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Compare train and flight for York to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $375.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$111 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 York to Inverness:
A train is $449 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to Inverness costing on average $559 (€458).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Inverness
How to get from York to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G80229+
G010661:36 PM6h34York station (YRK)8:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1171One-way1 transfer
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G80229+
G010661:36 PM6h34York station (YRK)8:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G80225+
C146921:22 PM5h48York station (YRK)7:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1701One-way1 transfer
Other options
G802292:06 PM6h04York station (YRK)8:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1371One-way0 transfers
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G0106312:36 PM6h34York station (YRK)7:10 PMInverness station (INV)$1371One-way1 transfer
L87579 · L87273+
W297762:36 PM6h50York station (YRK)9:26 PMInverness station (INV)$1371One-way2 transfers
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BA8997 · BA890411:55 AM9h25Leeds Bradford International Airport9:20 PMInverness Airport$6131One-way2 transfers
BA1401 · BA1426+
BA899711:55 AM9h40Leeds Bradford International Airport9:35 PMInverness Airport$11901One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Inverness:
A train is $449 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to Inverness costing on average $559 (€458).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Inverness as scheduled services by train 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 York station (YRK) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Inverness by flight.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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