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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$165 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg 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 London to Inverness:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Inverness costing on average $124 (€100).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Inverness costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Inverness
How to get from London to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BA14268:00 PM1h35London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BA14268:00 PM1h35London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U26234:30 PM1h30London Luton Airport6:00 PMInverness Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
Other options
C045689:15 PM11h30London Euston (EUS)8:45 AMInverness station (INV)$1221One-way0 transfers- C04572+
C1468011:45 PM13h40London Euston (EUS)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$1451One-way1 transfer 
W34286+G8022810:40 AM9h28London Euston (EUS)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)$1701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h11London, Victoria Coach Station3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$891One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM14h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$1081One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h20London, Victoria Coach Station1:20 PMInverness, Bus Station$1081One-way1 transfer
- U28516:30 PM1h45London Gatwick Airport8:15 PMInverness Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
- U28495:05 PM1h45London Gatwick Airport6:50 PMInverness Airport$1021One-way0 transfers
- U26219:40 AM1h30London Luton Airport11:10 AMInverness Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Inverness:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Inverness costing on average $124 (€100).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Inverness costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 7m.
Bus takes on average 12h 59m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Inverness by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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