What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £65 - £150 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Inverness via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Inverness?

The distance between Barnstaple and Inverness is 562 miles. The road distance is 612 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 50m and costs £160 - £490.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Inverness?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Barnstaple to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Inverness bus from?

Barnstaple to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Inverness train from?

Barnstaple to Inverness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Inverness?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness is to train via Birmingham which takes 13h 50m and costs £160 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Inverness bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Inverness train arrive?

Barnstaple to Inverness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Inverness is 612 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Barnstaple to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Inverness?

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Barnstaple to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
6h 16m
£66–234
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
13h 50m
£168–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
16h 27m
Drive 608.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Inverness608.4 mi
10h 9m
£149–215
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 33m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 8m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 43m
£120–309
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 17m
£67–207
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
14h 31m
£92–690
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
22h 2m
£67–147

Barnstaple to Inverness by train

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13h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Inverness via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Union Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 27m.

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