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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€156 Average price | €132 Average price | €89 Average price Cheapest |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from London to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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