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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 44m. 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 €84.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration Fastest 6h 44m 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.
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.
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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.

There are 2 travel options from Leeds to Inverness: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Inverness is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Inverness:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $41 (€37) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $58 (€53).
The quickest way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is by train, which takes on average 6 h 49 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Inverness by bus takes 9 h 16 min on average.
The Leeds to Inverness distance is around 274 miles (442 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Inverness is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 15 flights a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Leeds and Inverness as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Inverness:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leeds to Inverness:
- You can take a bus from Leeds to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. Cheap tickets can be found for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Leeds to Inverness.
- You can take a train from Leeds to Inverness with ScotRail, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $58 (€53) with LNER from Leeds to Inverness.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Inverness with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Inverness as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Leeds to Inverness.
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