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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paisley to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a flight costs an average of £410.
Distance: 184 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£76 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £410 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m 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 Paisley to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Inverness:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Inverness costing on average £76.
A coach is £396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to Inverness costing on average £410.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Coach takes on average 5h 2m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (2h 54m by flight vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £410 compared to roughly £45 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 Inverness from Paisley by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Paisley 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 Paisley to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Paisley to Inverness:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paisley to Inverness costing on average £76.
A coach is £396 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paisley to Inverness costing on average £410.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
Coach takes on average 5h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paisley and Inverness as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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