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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £135, while a flight costs an average of £329.
Distance: 694 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£135 Average Price Cheapest | £329 Average Price | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Inverness:
A train is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ipswich to Inverness costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 57m.
The journey is about 17m faster (9h 27m by train vs 9h 44m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£135 vs £140). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Inverness from Ipswich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Inverness is by taking a train 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, Keith and Fort William. 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 Ipswich to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Inverness:
A train is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ipswich to Inverness costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Inverness as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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