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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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $590.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$138 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $590 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $138 (€115).
A bus is $524 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
Tickets start at around $138 (€115) compared to roughly $126 (€105) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.16 (€-10.15). The journey takes 6h 47m versus 6h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- 3:05 AM12h05Leeds3:10 PMInverness$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:05 AM12h05Leeds3:10 PMInverness$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 AM12h05Leeds3:10 PMInverness$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:05 AM12h05Leeds2:10 PMInverness$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Inverness:
A bus is $72 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $138 (€115).
A bus is $524 (€437) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $590 (€493).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 9h 21m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Inverness by train.
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