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Compare train, bus, and flight for Carlisle to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $806.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $806 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Carlisle to Inverness
Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Inverness:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average $120.
A bus is $780 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average $806.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Carlisle to Inverness
How to get from Carlisle to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:18 AM 6h17 Carlisle 8:35 AM Inverness $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:18 AM 6h17 Carlisle 8:35 AM Inverness $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
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2:18 AM 6h17 Carlisle 8:35 AM Inverness $211 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Inverness:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average $120.
A bus is $780 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average $806.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Penrith, Brunswick Road (Booths) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Inverness by flight.
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