How to get to Inverness from Portsmouth

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Compare coach, train and flight for Portsmouth to Inverness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £117, while a flight costs an average of £294.

Distance: 770 km

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£228

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£156

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10h 53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Inverness is a coach with an average price of £117.

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Inverness:

A coach is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Inverness costing on average £228.

A coach is £177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Inverness costing on average £294.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 53m.

Coach takes on average 16h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Portsmouth and Inverness including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 36m sooner (1h 59m by flight vs 10h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £294 compared to roughly £156 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.

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from Portsmouth to Inverness

How to get to Inverness from Portsmouth by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Inverness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • South Western RailwayL83870 · L84513+London North Eastern RailwayG80209+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross
    5:4511h17
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    17:02Inverness station (INV)
    £2851One-way
    4 changes

Cheapest

  • South Western RailwayL83870 · L84513+London North Eastern RailwayG80209+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross
    5:4511h17
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    17:02Inverness station (INV)
    £2851One-way
    4 changes

Fastest

  • South Western RailwayL83870 · L84513+London North Eastern RailwayG80209+TubeTube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross
    5:4511h17
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    17:02Inverness station (INV)
    £2851One-way
    4 changes

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79545+Avanti West CoastW33912+BusBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ScotrailC14684
    6:4411h42
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    18:26Inverness station (INV)
    £2851One-way
    4 changes
  • South Western RailwayL79922+London North Eastern RailwayG80216+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ScotrailC14618
    6:5012h49
    Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)
    19:39Inverness station (INV)
    £2851One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Portsmouth to Inverness

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 Portsmouth to Inverness.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Portsmouth and Inverness including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Inverness is a coach with an average price of £117.

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Inverness:

A coach is £111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Inverness costing on average £228.

A coach is £177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Inverness costing on average £294.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Inverness is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 53m.

Coach takes on average 16h 12m.

The Portsmouth to Inverness distance is approximately 770 km.
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Inverness is:
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Inverness as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Inverness:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Inverness station (INV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Inverness by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, Loganair, British Airways to go to Inverness by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway to go to Inverness by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Portsmouth to Inverness:
  • 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Portsmouth to Inverness, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Inverness, you can explore local history and art at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, enjoy performances at Eden Court Theatre, and take a scenic walk through Ness Islands. Discover the historic Caledonian Canal by boat or on foot, and explore the natural beauty of Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Visit best sights like Inverness Castle for panoramic views, the famous Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield with its visitor centre, the impressive Inverness Cathedral, and the ancient Clava Cairns.
Three to four days in Inverness is ideal for exploring the city's highlights, including the historic Inverness Castle, the picturesque River Ness, and nearby attractions like Loch Ness and Culloden Battlefield.

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