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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £76, while a flight costs an average of £275.
Distance: 754 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£225 Average Price | £275 Average Price | £76 Average Price Cheapest | £151 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Inverness, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Inverness:
A coach is £150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Inverness costing on average £225.
A coach is £200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Inverness costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Coach takes on average 16h 10m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (10h 8m by train vs 10h 34m by car). Tickets start at around £225 compared to roughly £151 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Inverness from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southampton 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 Southampton to Inverness.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Inverness:
A coach is £150 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Inverness costing on average £225.
A coach is £200 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Inverness costing on average £275.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Coach takes on average 16h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Inverness as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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