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Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 flight costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$173 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 London:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to London costing on average $85 (€70).
A flight is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to London costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to London
How to get from Inverness to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM18h25Inverness, Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$911One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM18h25Inverness, Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$911One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U26248:35 PM1h20Inverness Airport9:55 PMLondon Luton Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
Other options
C045648:45 PM11h15Inverness station (INV)8:00 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1351One-way0 transfers
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C045625:25 PM13h50Inverness station (INV)7:15 AMLondon Euston (EUS)$1571One-way1 transfer
C020297:55 AM8h07Inverness station (INV)4:02 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$1721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM13h55Inverness, Bus Station5:15 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$1011One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM14h25Inverness, Bus Station5:45 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1011One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM18h25Inverness, Bus Station11:15 AMLondon, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)$1041One-way2 transfers
U28467:00 AM1h50Inverness Airport8:50 AMLondon Gatwick Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
U28504:45 PM1h35Inverness Airport6:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1241One-way0 transfers
U28482:55 PM1h45Inverness Airport4:40 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to London:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to London costing on average $85 (€70).
A flight is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to London costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 42m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to London by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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