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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 Trains, Buses and Flights to Manchester from Inverness. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 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
£16
£27
1
Train
6h 27m
£66
£132
7
Flight
1h 15m
£138
£296
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What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Inverness?

You can reach Manchester with just £16 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 £16
Thursday
from £31
Friday
from £45
Saturday
from £25
Sunday
from £66
Monday
from £19
Tuesday
from £138

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

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

  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £141
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £141
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £174
  • Loganair
    4h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    16:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £213
  • British Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    15:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £230
  • Loganair
    3h 40m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £300

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £138
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £214
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £230
  • British Airways
    7h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    23:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £428
  • British Airways
    3h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £585

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • British Airways
    25h 40m
    0
    21:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £148
  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 50m
    0
    14:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £309
  • KLM Cityhopper
    3h 55m
    0
    06:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    10:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £668

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 40m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £66
  • ScotRail
    8h 17m
    0
    15:22
    Inverness
    Central Station
    23:39
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £119
  • ScotRail
    6h 27m
    0
    10:53
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    6h 54m
    0
    13:26
    Inverness
    Central Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £177
  • Loganair
    23h 55m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    09:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £180
  • Loganair
    7h 50m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    17:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £219
  • Loganair
    13h 15m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £224

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138
  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £176
  • Loganair
    11h 25m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    23:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £193
  • British Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • British Airways
    11h 20m
    0
    11:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £320

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £138
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158

What are the fastest trips from Inverness to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Inverness in just 1h 15m 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 15m
Sunday
from 1h 15m
Monday
from 1h 25m
Tuesday
from 1h 25m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £174
  • Loganair
    3h 40m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £300
  • Loganair
    4h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    16:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £213
  • British Airways
    4h 45m
    0
    10:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    15:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £409
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £141
  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £141
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

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

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £138
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £214
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £230
  • British Airways
    3h 55m
    0
    15:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £585
  • British Airways
    7h 45m
    0
    15:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    23:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £428
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £140
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
  • KLM Cityhopper
    3h 55m
    0
    06:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    10:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £668
  • KLM Cityhopper
    5h 45m
    0
    11:00
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £825
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 50m
    0
    14:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £309
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 15m
    0
    10:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    12:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £177
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £305
  • Loganair
    7h 50m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    17:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £219
  • Loganair
    13h 15m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £224
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • ScotRail
    6h 27m
    0
    10:53
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • ScotRail
    6h 54m
    0
    13:26
    Inverness
    Central Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £139
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    7h 40m
    0
    09:40
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:20
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £66
  • ScotRail
    8h 17m
    0
    15:22
    Inverness
    Central Station
    23:39
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £119

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £176
  • British Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    15:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • British Airways
    11h 20m
    0
    11:20
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    22:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £320
  • Loganair
    11h 25m
    0
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    23:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £193
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    7h 40m
    0
    09:42
    Inverness
    Central Station
    17:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138
  • ScotRail
    7h 41m
    0
    08:41
    Inverness
    Central Station
    16:22
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £138
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    16:50
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    02:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    06:30
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £138
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    17:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    19:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £158
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, Raigmore Hospital or Coach Station, 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 6 connections between 4 Train, Bus and Flight 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 £16 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 15m.

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, ScotRail and British Airways, 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, ScotRail and British Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER)

Airlines: Loganair, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper 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 6 connections between Train, Bus and Flight, 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 £16 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 15m 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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