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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$180 Average price | $70 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Inverness:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Inverness costing on average $70 (€59).
A bus is $163 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Inverness costing on average $180 (€151).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $99 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€69). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 14m 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 Glasgow to Inverness
How to get from Glasgow to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:00 PMInverness, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:05 PM3h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:00 PMInverness, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1468010:08 AM3h17Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$861One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L872827:07 PM3h35Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)10:42 PMInverness station (INV)$321One-way0 transfers
- C14613 · C146877:37 PM3h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)11:19 PMInverness station (INV)$441One-way1 transfer
- C15294 · C146788:49 AM3h18Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:07 PMInverness station (INV)$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:55 AM3h55Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:50 AMInverness, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 AM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM4h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
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BA14247:40 AM7h15Glasgow International Airport2:55 PMInverness Airport$5741One-way1 transfer- BA8721+BA14246:35 AM8h20Glasgow International Airport2:55 PMInverness Airport$5741One-way1 transfer
- BA1481 · BA14247:55 AM7h00Glasgow International Airport2:55 PMInverness Airport$7311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Inverness:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Inverness costing on average $70 (€59).
A bus is $163 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Inverness costing on average $180 (€151).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Inverness by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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