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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, while a train costs an average of $487.
Distance: 467 miles (753 km)
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$346 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $487 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Inverness:
A bus is $220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Inverness costing on average $346.
A bus is $362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Inverness costing on average $487.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
Tickets start at around $126 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $88. The journey takes 18h 15m versus 10h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Inverness
How to get from Exeter to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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10:43 PM18h19Exeter5:02 PMInverness$6091One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:43 PM18h19Exeter5:02 PMInverness$6091One-way3 transfers
Fastest
9:27 AM10h38Exeter8:05 PMInverness$6741One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 11:27 AM11h52Exeter11:19 PMInverness$6321One-way2 transfers
- 9:14 PM17h01Exeter2:15 PMInverness$6321One-way2 transfers
- 3:28 PM17h07Exeter8:35 AMInverness$6501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Inverness:
A bus is $220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Inverness costing on average $346.
A bus is $362 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Inverness costing on average $487.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 55m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Lumo, Avanti West Coast to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Inverness by flight.
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