The distance between Bristol and Inverness is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bristol 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.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Inverness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).
The distance between Bristol and Inverness is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bristol and Inverness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Inverness is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Inverness. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Bristol and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Inverness. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bristol and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bristol and Inverness. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Inverness (INV). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bristol and Inverness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
easyJet fly between Bristol and Inverness. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Inverness (INV). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Bristol to Inverness typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Inverness (INV).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Inverness. The distance is around 836km (520 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Inverness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 20m | £89($105) | every 2 hours | 719km (447 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 823km (511 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train | 5h 25m | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 825km (513 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 30m | £140($170) | 5 times a day | 828km (514 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar | 8h 45m | £230($275) | 5 times a day | 910km (566 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 993km (617 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 11h 45m | £140($165) | 6 times a week | 932km (579 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | £54($64) | twice a week | 924km (574 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | £95($115) | on demand | 836km (520 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Thameslink
Loganair
East Coast Buses
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.