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How to get fromBlackpool to Invernessby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 11m
    £45–237

  2. Bus via Lancaster

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M10
    10h 19m
    £41–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus bus E8
    9h 12m

  4. Drive 335.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Invernesscar car 335.9 mi
    5h 58m
    £82–119

  5. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 2m
    £97–264

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 58m
    £68–97

  7. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    7h 40m
    £96–259

Blackpool to Inverness by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Union Street via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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