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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Flight takes on average 10h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Inverness
How to get from Leeds to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus3:10 AM12h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM12h00Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA7866+
BA88558:30 AM4h30Leeds Bradford International Airport1:00 PMInverness Airport$4171One-way1 transfer
Other options
C24597+
GR038400 · G8022812:13 PM7h55Leeds station (LDS)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)$1341One-way2 transfers
C31880+
W85177+
L872749:18 AM7h44Leeds station (LDS)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$1481One-way2 transfers
C32575+
W85201+
C146873:18 PM8h01Leeds station (LDS)11:19 PMInverness station (INV)$1481One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM10h15Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM12h05Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$611One-way1 transfer
BA1426+
BA8855+
BA87538:30 AM13h05Leeds Bradford International Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$4201One-way2 transfers
BA1426+
BA8757+
BA88558:30 AM13h05Leeds Bradford International Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$4951One-way2 transfers
BA1426+
BA8997+
BA875711:55 AM9h40Leeds Bradford International Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$5171One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Flight takes on average 10h 21m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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