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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £595.
Distance: 298 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£89 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £595 Average Price | £65 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Carlisle to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Inverness:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average £89.
A coach is £576 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average £595.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around £89 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 4h 50m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Inverness from Carlisle by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Carlisle to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Inverness are Aviemore, Nairn, Elgin, Fort William and Keith. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Inverness on Omio.
Aviemore is a Highland town in the Cairngorms National Park, known for mountain scenery and outdoor activities. Its modern resort character makes it a base for walking, cycling and winter snowsports.
Elgin is the historic centre of Moray, best known for the ruins of Elgin Cathedral and its links to Scotch whisky. Its compact centre, old stone buildings and nearby countryside give it a calm north-east Scottish character.
Fort William is a Highland town on Loch Linnhe, best known as the gateway to Ben Nevis. Its character is shaped by mountain scenery, outdoor sports and a working-town feel.
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 Carlisle to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Inverness:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average £89.
A coach is £576 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carlisle to Inverness costing on average £595.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Inverness as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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