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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $276.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$276 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 44m Average total duration 14h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Inverness
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Inverness:
A bus is $129 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Inverness costing on average $207 (€174).
A bus is $198 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Inverness costing on average $276 (€231).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
You'll arrive about 6h 55m sooner (2h 4m by flight vs 8h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $276 (€231) compared to roughly $196 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Inverness
How to get from Luton to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 PM 18h00 Luton 3:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:10 PM 18h00 Luton 3:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 18h00 Luton 3:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:10 PM 18h00 Luton 2:10 PM Inverness $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Inverness:
A bus is $129 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Inverness costing on average $207 (€174).
A bus is $198 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Inverness costing on average $276 (€231).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 14h 44m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Avanti West Coast to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Loganair, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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