How to travel from Southampton to Inverness

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Southampton to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $131, and a train costs an average of $131.

Distance: 468 miles (754 km)

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$192

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$208

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10h 24m

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9h 54m

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10h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $119 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Inverness:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Inverness costing on average $131 (€107).

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Inverness costing on average $192 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 54m.

Bus takes on average 20h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Southampton and Inverness including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Southampton to Inverness among Omio's users.

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from Southampton to Inverness

How to get from Southampton to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Southampton to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80229+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+South Western RailwayL80137
    9:25 AM10h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    8:10 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1981One-way
    2 transfers

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  • London North Eastern RailwayG80229+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+South Western RailwayL80137
    9:25 AM10h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    8:10 PMInverness station (INV)
    $1981One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80223+South Western RailwayL78766 · L80635+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross
    8:26 AM10h44
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    7:10 PMInverness station (INV)
    $3841One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Inverness

Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Inverness.

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There are 3 options to travel between Southampton and Inverness including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $119 (€97).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Inverness:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Inverness costing on average $131 (€107).

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Inverness costing on average $192 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 54m.

Bus takes on average 20h 10m.

The distance from Southampton to Inverness is approximately 468 miles (754 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Inverness is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Inverness as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Inverness:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.

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