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What is the best way to travel from Inverness to Manchester?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses to Manchester from Inverness. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 50m
£14
£22
1
Train
7h 40m
£111
£134
4
Flight
1h 20m
£64
£340
15

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Inverness?

You can reach Manchester with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £14
Thursday
from £26
Friday
from £111
Saturday
from £64
Sunday
from £26
Monday
Tuesday
from £21

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £123
  • British Airways
    7h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    17:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £291
  • KLM Cityhopper
    19h 5m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £306
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £368

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    06:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £79
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £142
  • British Airways
    12h 30m
    0
    19:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    08:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £202

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    7h 47m
    0
    05:35
    Inverness
    Central Station
    13:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £111
  • ScotRail
    8h 28m
    0
    04:54
    Inverness
    Central Station
    13:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    08:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £183
  • British Airways
    10h 50m
    0
    11:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £377
  • British Airways
    20h 35m
    0
    11:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £386
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £758

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 15m
    0
    09:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    09:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • EasyJet Airline
    12h 5m
    0
    09:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £75
  • EasyJet Airline
    12h 50m
    0
    09:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £75
  • EasyJet Airline
    22h 35m
    0
    09:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £114
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    08:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 45m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    20:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    40h 15m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £97
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £146

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 5m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £74
  • EasyJet Airline
    20h 0m
    0
    16:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £146
  • British Airways
    5h 55m
    0
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £204

What are the fastest trips from Inverness to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Inverness in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 25m
Thursday
from 1h 25m
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
from 1h 20m
Sunday
from 1h 25m
Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £123
  • British Airways
    7h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    17:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £291
  • British Airways
    8h 15m
    0
    10:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    18:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £412
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £368
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £142
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £312
  • British Airways
    12h 30m
    0
    19:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    08:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £202
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 30m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £183
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £758
  • British Airways
    10h 50m
    0
    11:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £377
  • British Airways
    20h 35m
    0
    11:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £386
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    08:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    7h 47m
    0
    05:35
    Inverness
    Central Station
    13:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £111
  • ScotRail
    8h 28m
    0
    04:54
    Inverness
    Central Station
    13:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 20m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £146
  • British Airways
    4h 0m
    0
    12:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    16:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £738
  • Loganair
    6h 55m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    17:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £229
  • Loganair
    10h 40m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £179
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    08:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £146
  • British Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £203
  • British Airways
    10h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £177
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 45m
    0
    06:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    20:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £146
  • British Airways
    5h 55m
    0
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £204
  • KLM Cityhopper
    8h 45m
    0
    13:15
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £269
  • EasyJet Airline
    20h 0m
    0
    16:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Inverness to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Inverness and Manchester?

In Inverness, you will usually depart from Central Station, Coach Station or Raigmore Hospital, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Inverness? With 10 connections between 2 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Inverness and Manchester, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Manchester in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Inverness and Manchester are Loganair, British Airways and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Inverness and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Daviot or to Salford, and look at flights from Dornoch Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Inverness to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Inverness and Manchester, are Loganair, British Airways and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: ScotRail

Airlines: Loganair, British Airways, EasyJet Airline and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Inverness to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Inverness to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Inverness to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Inverness?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Manchester from Inverness.

How far is Manchester from Inverness?

The distance between Inverness and Manchester is 461.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Inverness and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 114 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Inverness to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Loganair.

More routes to Inverness and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Inverness and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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