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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $1,075.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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$165 Average price | $1,075 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 46m Average total duration 18h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Inverness
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Inverness:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Inverness costing on average $165 (€139).
A bus is $980 (€825) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Inverness costing on average $1,075 (€904).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 34m.
Bus takes on average 18h 46m.
The journey is about 51m faster (9h 4m by train vs 9h 55m by car) and roughly $17 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($165 (€139) vs $182 (€153)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Inverness
How to get from Norwich to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:50 PM 24h20 Norwich 2:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:50 PM 24h20 Norwich 2:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:50 PM 24h20 Norwich 2:10 PM Inverness $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Inverness:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Inverness costing on average $165 (€139).
A bus is $980 (€825) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norwich to Inverness costing on average $1,075 (€904).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 34m.
Bus takes on average 18h 46m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
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