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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Inverness is to bus which costs £70 - £150 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Inverness via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Inverness?

The distance between Basingstoke and Inverness is 496 miles. The road distance is 551.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs £210 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Basingstoke to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Inverness bus from?

Basingstoke to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Inverness train from?

Basingstoke to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Inverness?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Inverness is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs £210 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 16h 42m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Inverness bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Inverness train arrive?

Basingstoke to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Inverness is 551 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Basingstoke to Inverness.

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

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Basingstoke to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
5h 26m
£64–270
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 35m
£211–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus
16h 42m
£75–141
Drive 548.2 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Invernesscar 548.2 mi
9h 34m
£135–195
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 39m
£70–195
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 57m
£82–213
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 53m
£123–464
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 28m
£83–230
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 12m
£124–319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
12h 39m
£195–356
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 41m
£185–307

Basingstoke to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Inverness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station Stance 3 via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Park and Ride in around 16h 42m.

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