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Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $255 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Manchester:
A bus is $113 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $164 (€131).
A bus is $204 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $255 (€203).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
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How to get from Inverness to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:50 PM9h50Inverness2:40 AMManchester$491One-way0 transfers
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- 4:50 PM9h50Inverness2:40 AMManchester$491One-way0 transfers
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- 4:50 PM9h50Inverness2:40 AMManchester$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Manchester:
A bus is $113 (€90) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $164 (€131).
A bus is $204 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $255 (€203).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
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