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 £50 - £95 and takes 14h 54m.

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 40m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Bath to Inverness?

The distance between Bath and Inverness is 459 miles. The road distance is 528.9 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 37m and costs £230 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 37m and costs £230 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 54m.

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 529 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 1391+ 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
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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 to Invernesstrain
4h 40m
£46–172
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 37m
£230–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
14h 54m
£54–95
Drive 525.8 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Invernesscar 525.8 mi
9h 10m
£129–187
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 42m
£112–374
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 7m
£107–283
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 58m
£94–224
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
6h 19m
£104–249
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 23m
£94–283
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 29m
£260–470
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 31m
£177–317

Bath to Inverness by train and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

£230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 54m.

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