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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £55, while a train costs an average of £185.
Distance: 540 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£185 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Nottingham:
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Nottingham costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 19m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (7h 36m by train vs 7h 54m by car). Tickets start at around £185 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Nottingham from Inverness by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Inverness to Nottingham 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 bus from Nottingham are Birmingham, London, Leicester, Sheffield and Derby. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Nottingham on Omio.
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.
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.
Leicester is known for its diverse communities, rich history and strong connection to Richard III. Roman roots, a lively market and a varied food scene give the city a practical, friendly feel.
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.
Derby is an East Midlands city known for rail heritage, advanced engineering and a centre with Georgian and Victorian character. The Silk Mill and Cathedral Quarter connect its Industrial Revolution past with a practical, easy-going atmosphere.
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Nottingham:
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Nottingham costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Nottingham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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