How to travel from Brighton to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Inverness is around 918km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton to Inverness by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Inverness.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance980km (609 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Inverness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Brighton and Inverness is around 918km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 786km (489 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Brighton and Inverness by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Inverness. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Kings Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Thameslink, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Brighton and Inverness. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Inverness. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Brighton and Inverness. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Inverness. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Inverness. The distance is around 980km (609 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Inverness

Transport options from Brighton to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 10m
£160($190)
5 times a day918km (570 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 35m
£125($145)
once daily1,013km (629 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL12h 55m
£80($95)
6 times a week1,026km (638 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
£42($50)
once daily1,032km (641 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£110($130)
on demand980km (609 miles)

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Airports near Inverness

The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Inverness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Inverness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Inverness