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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Inverness is to bus which costs £23 - £60 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Inverness via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Inverness?

The distance between Blackpool and Inverness is 393 miles. The road distance is 337.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 9m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Blackpool to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Inverness bus from?

Blackpool to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Inverness train from?

Blackpool to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Inverness?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 9m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Blackpool to Inverness bus arrive?

Blackpool to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Inverness train arrive?

Blackpool to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Inverness is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Blackpool to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

Blackpool to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 9m
£53–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
9h 26m
£23–59
Drive 335.9 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Invernesscar 335.9 mi
5h 58m
£82–119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 12m
£90–224
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 58m
£68–96
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
11h 5m
£28–97
Train to Liverpool, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
6h 50m
£68–270
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 6m
£84–254

Blackpool to Inverness by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Inverness.

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Distance: 390.3 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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