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Compare coach, train and flight for Oxford to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £258.
Distance: 665 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£159 Average Price | £258 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Inverness:
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Inverness costing on average £159.
A coach is £186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Inverness costing on average £258.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 40m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
Tickets start at around £159 compared to roughly £147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-11.41. The journey takes 9h 10m versus 8h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Inverness
How to get to Inverness from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Inverness is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 17:301h45Oxford19:15Inverness£361One-way0 changes
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- 17:301h45Oxford19:15Inverness£361One-way0 changes
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- 17:301h45Oxford19:15Inverness£361One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Inverness:
A coach is £86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Inverness costing on average £159.
A coach is £186 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oxford to Inverness costing on average £258.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 40m.
Coach takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Inverness as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
- Coaches mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by coach.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Loganair, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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