How to travel from London to Inverness

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €93.

Distance: 714 km

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€156

Average price

€132

Average price

€89

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Cheapest

9h 35m

Average total duration

9h 5m

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30m

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4h 38m

Average total duration

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1h 38m

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3h 0m

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13h 15m

Average total duration

12h 45m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.1 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

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easyJet

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Megabus

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from London to Inverness

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU2621
05:35PM1h30
London Luton Airport
07:05PMInverness Airport
861One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM14h20
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
551One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2621
05:35PM1h30
London Luton Airport
07:05PMInverness Airport
861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERC41115
12:03PM8h05
London Kings Cross (KGX)
08:08PMInverness station (INV)
1171One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02286+BusBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ScotRailY38789
09:30AM8h56
London Euston (EUS)
06:26PMInverness station (INV)
1421One-way
2 transfers
LumoC08155+ScotRailY38791
12:14PM9h09
London Kings Cross (KGX)
09:23PMInverness station (INV)
1411One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM14h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:20PMInverness, Bus Station
551One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM15h11
London, Victoria Coach Station
03:10PMInverness, Bus Station
731One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:25AM14h45
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
03:10PMInverness, Bus Station
741One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU2849
06:55PM1h40
London Gatwick Airport
08:35PMInverness Airport
1021One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2847
01:35PM1h45
London Gatwick Airport
03:20PMInverness Airport
1101One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1424
05:15PM1h45
London Heathrow Airport
07:00PMInverness Airport
2281One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Inverness.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between London and Inverness. You can take a coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Inverness from London is a coach with an average price of €35.

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

A coach is €4 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €39 from London to Inverness.

Taking a coach costs €59 less than taking a train, which costs on average €94 for the same trip.

The fastest way from London to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.

There are alternative travel options to Inverness that take longer:

Coach takes on average 11 h 59 min.

Train takes on average 8 h 2 min.

Inverness is approximately 714 km away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Inverness is:

  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • 11 flights a day.
  • 4 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Inverness from London as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Inverness:

  • Flights from London to Inverness most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from London at London Euston and arrive in Inverness at Inverness.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Inverness:

  • You can take a coach from London to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus or London Buses. Cheap tickets can be found for €35 with FlixBus from London to Inverness.
  • You can travel by plane to Inverness from London with easyJet or British Airways, and you can find British Airways London to Inverness tickets for €39 on Omio.
  • You can go to Inverness from London by train with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Lumo, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail. You'll see cheap train tickets for €94 with LNER from London to Inverness on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Inverness with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flights with easyJet or British Airways with 5 direct flights per day.
  • 1 direct train per day with LNER or Caledonian Sleeper.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Inverness as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Inverness.

Many of our customers travelling from London to Inverness don't make Inverness their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fort William or Aberdeen, either of which you could add to your London and Inverness trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Inverness to any of these top destinations today!

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