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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Inverness is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Inverness via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Bath to Inverness?

The distance between Bath and Inverness is 459 miles. The road distance is 528.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs £140 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Bath to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Inverness bus from?

Bath to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Bath to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bath to Inverness is to train which takes 10h 39m and costs £140 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Bath to Inverness bus arrive?

Bath to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Inverness train arrive?

Bath to Inverness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Inverness is 528 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Bath to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Invernesstrain
4h 22m
£42–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
15h 25m
£34–82
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 39m
£142–391
Drive 525.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Invernesscar 525.4 mi
9h 5m
£128–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 34m
£92–406
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 33m
£79–240
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 59m
£82–267
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 11m
£44–149
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 21m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
12h 34m
£79–641
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
13h 37m
£117–226

Bath to Inverness by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.3 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Inverness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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