How to travel from Bristol to Inverness

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bristol to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $131.

Distance: 421 miles (678 km)

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$102

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$310

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4h 29m

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1h 29m

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10h 1m

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9h 31m

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13h 8m

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12h 38m

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2.0 - 4.1kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Bristol to Inverness

How to get from Bristol to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
05:40PM19h40
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
$1031One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:35PM19h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
03:10PMInverness, Bus Station
$981One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:35PM19h35
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
03:10PMInverness, Bus Station
$981One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Inverness

Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Inverness.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bristol and Inverness including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Inverness is a flight with an average price of $42 (€34).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Inverness:

A flight is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $52 (€42).

A flight is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Inverness costing on average $131 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 32m.

Bus takes on average 19h 20m.

The distance from Bristol to Inverness is approximately 421 miles (678 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Inverness is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Inverness:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Inverness by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Inverness by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to Inverness:
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
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