What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Union Street via Dolphin Centre and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Inverness is 370 miles. The road distance is 289.9 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Inverness bus from?

Barnard Castle to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Train, bus or fly from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £750 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Inverness bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Inverness is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Barnard Castle to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 842+ hotels available in Inverness.

Barnard Castle to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
7h 33m
£60–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
9h 28m
Drive 288.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Invernesscar 288.3 mi
5h 31m
£71–103
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
8h 54m
£125–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
10h 45m
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MME - INV
10h 34m
£139–713
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h 57m
£110–323
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
12h 30m
£138–341

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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6h 25mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barnard Castle to Inverness.

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Distance: 368.3 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Inverness, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Union Street via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 9h 28m.

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