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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £258.
Distance: 573 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£258 Average Price | £186 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Leicester:
A coach is £135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Leicester costing on average £186.
A coach is £207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Leicester costing on average £258.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Coach takes on average 13h 19m.
You'll arrive about 6h 3m sooner (2h 9m by flight vs 8h 12m by car). Tickets start at around £258 compared to roughly £115 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Leicester from Inverness by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Inverness to Leicester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Leicester are London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Coventry and Sheffield. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Leicester on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Nottingham is known for the Robin Hood legend, its lace-making past and a lively student atmosphere. The compact city blends Nottingham Castle and the Lace Market with independent shops, music and strong sporting traditions.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
Sheffield is known for its steelmaking heritage, modern music culture and easy access to green space. It feels both urban and outdoorsy, with Victorian buildings, independent venues and the Peak District nearby.
Travel to Leicester 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 Inverness to Leicester.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Leicester:
A coach is £135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Leicester costing on average £186.
A coach is £207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Leicester costing on average £258.
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Coach takes on average 13h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Leicester as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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