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 £29 - £80 and takes 12h 39m.

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 2m and costs £35 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

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 Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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 Wolverhampton which takes 11h 9m and costs £130 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 2m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can train via Wolverhampton, which costs £130 - £320 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 12h 39m.

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 Wolverhampton 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?

Book your Bristol to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Inverness.

Bristol to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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 from Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 2m
£36–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
15h 17m
£29–114
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
11h 9m
£139–319
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 Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
12h 39m
£30–78
Drive 519.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Invernesscar 519.6 mi
8h 44m
£126–181
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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 48m
£90–415
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
£74–623

Bristol to Inverness by train

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11h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Inverness.

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Distance: 444.1 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

easyJet and KLM fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Inverness via Wolverhampton and Haymarket in around 11h 9m.

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