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Compare train for Liverpool to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $98, while a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€79) compared to roughly $137 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 6h 38m 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 Liverpool to Inverness
How to get from Liverpool to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C14694+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
W851748:13 AM7h16Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
C14694+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
W851748:13 AM7h16Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way2 transfers
Fastest
C14694+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
W851748:13 AM7h16Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way2 transfers
Other options
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L87274+
W85177+
G862419:45 AM7h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way3 transfers
L87274+
G89639+
W851779:39 AM7h23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way2 transfers
W33941+
C14617+
P24229+
G8021610:22 AM9h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:39 PMInverness station (INV)$2121One-way3 transfers
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Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Inverness as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Travel with British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Inverness by train.
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