Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeds to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Inverness
How to get from Leeds to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:55 AM10h25Leeds1:20 PMInverness$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:55 AM10h25Leeds1:20 PMInverness$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:55 AM10h25Leeds1:20 PMInverness$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:10 AM11h45Leeds2:55 PMInverness$431One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Inverness
Travel to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leeds to Inverness.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Inverness:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Inverness costing on average $71 (€57).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Inverness as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink to go to Inverness by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Cross Country to go to Inverness by train.
Travelling from Leeds to Inverness: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


