How to travel from Leeds to Inverness

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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 43m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €57.

Distance: 275 miles (443 km)

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€42

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€111

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9h 30m

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7h 13m

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6h 43m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Leeds to Inverness

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

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

FlixBus
03:05AM12h05
Leeds
03:10PMInverness
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:05AM12h05
Leeds
03:10PMInverness
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:10AM11h45
Leeds
02:55PMInverness
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Inverness

Travel to Inverness 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 Leeds to Inverness.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

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

A bus is $47 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $72 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

The distance from Leeds to Inverness is approximately 275 miles (443 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Inverness is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Inverness:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Inverness by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.

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