How to travel from Inverness to Manchester

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Compare bus, train, 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 $103.

Distance: 287 miles (462 km)

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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How to get from Inverness to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Inverness to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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02:40AMManchester
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02:40AMManchester
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04:50PM9h50
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02:40AMManchester
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FAQs: Travel from Inverness to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Inverness to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Inverness and Manchester including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Manchester:

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $81 (€66).

A bus is $83 (€67) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Manchester costing on average $103 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

The distance from Inverness to Manchester is approximately 287 miles (462 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Manchester is:
  • 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Inverness to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Inverness to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with Azul, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Inverness to Manchester:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Azul, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Inverness to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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