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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £50 - £190 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Inverness?

The distance between Cardiff and Inverness is 486 miles. The road distance is 522.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 20m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cardiff to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Inverness bus from?

Cardiff to Inverness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Inverness train from?

Cardiff to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 20m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Inverness bus arrive?

Cardiff to Inverness bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Inverness train arrive?

Cardiff to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Inverness is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Inverness.

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

Book your Cardiff to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Inverness?

Book your Cardiff to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cardiff to Inverness - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 49m
£63–213
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 42m
£54–181
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
11h 20m
£107–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
13h 57m
Drive 519.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Inverness519.8 mi
9h 39m
£131–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 56m
£105–433
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 10m
£116–282
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 3m
£128–340
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh WaverleyCardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk094
11h 50m
£67–577
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
12h 19m
£106–146

Cardiff to Inverness by train

37Weekly Trains

11h 20mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.