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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- 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.
- 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, LNER, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Inverness by bus.
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