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Compare bus, train, and flight for Inverness to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 421 miles (678 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $270 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 8m Average total duration 19h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Bristol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Bristol costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $192 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Bristol costing on average $270 (€216).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 19h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Bristol
How to get from Inverness to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 PM19h15Inverness10:35 AMBristol$1231One-way0 transfers
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3:20 PM19h15Inverness10:35 AMBristol$1231One-way0 transfers
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3:20 PM19h15Inverness10:35 AMBristol$1231One-way0 transfers
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4:50 PM20h45Inverness1:35 PMBristol$1321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Bristol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Bristol costing on average $87 (€69).
A bus is $192 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Bristol costing on average $270 (€216).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 19h 38m.
- 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 Inverness and Bristol as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Bristol by flight.
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