How to get from London to Inverness
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Inverness. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 712 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
712 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €41Checked Sep 8 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €82Reading date not recorded | 12h 20m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 15h 05m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€41Checked Sep 81h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€82Reading date not recorded12h 20m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Sep 815h 05m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Inverness: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Gatwick → Inverness Airportflight
easyJet·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, London to Inverness
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€34October 2026
€31Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetLondon Gatwick-Inverness AirportSee live options and dates →
British AirwaysLondon Heathrow-Inverness AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Perth, Perth-Inverness, Ratho Station - Eastbound Stop-Edinburgh - Princes Street, Edinburgh - Princes Street-PerthBook →LNERLondon-EdinburghBook →Local busEdinburgh Airport-Ratho Station - Eastbound StopBook →City transitLondon-London Victoria CoachBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, British Airways, FlixBus, LNER, Local bus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Inverness works
Start with a easyJet flight from London to Inverness, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €41 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
London to Inverness: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Inverness?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Inverness from London?
About 712 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Inverness cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €182. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Inverness?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from London to Inverness?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Inverness?
London is LGW and Inverness is INV, so this route is usually written LGW to INV.
Which operators run London to Inverness?
On this route you travel with easyJet, British Airways, FlixBus, LNER, Local bus, City transit.
Can you get from London to Inverness without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Inverness?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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