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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč1010 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč1010, while a flight costs an average of Kč4622.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč1010 Average price Cheapest | Kč2616 Average price | Kč4622 Average price | Kč2843 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Inverness:
A bus is Kč1606 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Inverness costing on average Kč2616.
A bus is Kč3613 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Inverness costing on average Kč4622.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
Tickets start at around Kč1010 compared to roughly Kč2843 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč1834. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 6h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Inverness
How to get from Manchester to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P00051+
G802289:45 AM10h23Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)Kč32031One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P00051+G802289:45 AM10h23Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)Kč32031One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA40587:50 PM1h30Manchester Airport9:20 PMInverness AirportKč53001One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C24895+
G66987+L872749:00 AM8h02Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)Kč40851One-way2 transfers 
C04444+G80228+
W339419:37 AM10h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)Kč41971One-way2 transfers- W85168+W83178 · C146948:24 AM7h05Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)Kč44261One-way2 transfers
NX540 · NX230+
U26234:40 AM15h20Manchester, Coach Station8:00 PMInverness AirportKč32341One-way2 transfers- NX541 · NX230+U26235:50 AM14h10Manchester, Coach Station8:00 PMInverness AirportKč32701One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX707+U26235:45 AM14h15Manchester, Coach Station8:00 PMInverness AirportKč32901One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Inverness:
A bus is Kč1606 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Inverness costing on average Kč2616.
A bus is Kč3613 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Inverness costing on average Kč4622.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Inverness by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
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