What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Inverness via Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

How far is it from Bristol to Inverness?

The distance between Bristol and Inverness is 447 miles. The road distance is 522.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Inverness without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 11h 7m and costs £200 - £400.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Inverness?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bristol to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Inverness bus from?

Bristol to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Inverness train from?

Bristol to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bristol to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Stafford, which costs £200 - £400 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Bristol to Inverness bus arrive?

Bristol to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bristol to Inverness train arrive?

Bristol to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Inverness is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Bristol to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Bristol to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Inverness by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 19m
£36–162
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
11h 7m
£201–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
13h 47m
£50–88
Drive 519.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Invernesscar 519.6 mi
8h 44m
£129–186
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
6h 55m
£122–285
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 55m
£111–390
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 29m
£103–240
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h
£55–189
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 57m
£77–228
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
11h 21m
£257–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 38m
£115–204

Bristol to Inverness by train

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11h 7mAverage Duration

£201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Inverness, Scotland?

easyJet flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Inverness via Stafford and Haymarket in around 11h 7m.

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