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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £255.
Distance: 487 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£255 Average Price | £157 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  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 Sheffield to Inverness:
A coach is £106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Inverness costing on average £157.
A coach is £204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Inverness costing on average £255.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Coach takes on average 10h 1m.
Tickets start at around £157 compared to roughly £103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-53.99. The journey takes 7h 20m versus 7h 8m 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.
How to get to Inverness from Sheffield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Inverness 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 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 Sheffield to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Inverness:
A coach is £106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Inverness costing on average £157.
A coach is £204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Inverness costing on average £255.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Coach takes on average 10h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Inverness as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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