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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £100 and takes 18h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

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 528.8 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 £130 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 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, bus or fly from Bath to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bath to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £380 and takes 10h 39m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Bath to Inverness bus arrive?

Bath to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 529 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 1202+ 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 plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 14m
£62–200
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
18h 14m
£43–97
Train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 39m
£133–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
14h 50m
Drive 525.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Inverness525.8 mi
9h 5m
£133–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 32m
£98–477
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
6h 34m
£86–254
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 58m
£87–332
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 36m
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 6m
£59–173
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
12h 31m
£99–641

Bath to Inverness by train and subway

12Weekly Services

10h 39mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

easyJet flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 4 times a week. Alternatively, 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.

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