How to travel from Leeds to Inverness

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Leeds to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train 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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 40m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $77.

Distance: 275 miles (443 km)

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$132

Average price

$48

Average price

Cheapest

$129

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 23m

Average total duration

8h 53m

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30m

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6h 47m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $132 (€107).

A bus is $574 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $622 (€503).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 53m.

Flight takes on average 10h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leeds and Inverness including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Inverness among Omio's users.

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from Leeds to Inverness

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 AM12h00
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 AM12h00
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LoganairBA7866+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8855
    8:30 AM4h30
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    1:00 PMInverness Airport
    $4171One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressC24597+London North Eastern RailwayGR038400 · G80228
    12:13 PM7h55
    Leeds station (LDS)
    8:08 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1341One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailC31880+Transpennine ExpressW85177+ScotrailL87274
    9:18 AM7h44
    Leeds station (LDS)
    5:02 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailC32575+Transpennine ExpressW85201+ScotrailC14687
    3:18 PM8h01
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:19 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:05 AM10h15
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:05 AM12h05
    Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)
    3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1426+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8855+BA CityflyerBA8753
    8:30 AM13h05
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    9:35 PMInverness Airport
    $4201One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1426+BA CityflyerBA8757+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8855
    8:30 AM13h05
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    9:35 PMInverness Airport
    $4951One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1426+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8997+BA CityflyerBA8757
    11:55 AM9h40
    Leeds Bradford International Airport
    9:35 PMInverness Airport
    $5171One-way
    2 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 3 options to travel between Leeds and Inverness including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $132 (€107).

A bus is $574 (€464) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $622 (€503).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is by train with an average journey time of 6h 40m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 53m.

Flight takes on average 10h 21m.

The distance from Leeds to Inverness is approximately 275 miles (443 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Inverness is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Inverness:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • 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, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Inverness by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Arriva UK, First Leeds 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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