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

The cheapest way to get from Chard to Inverness is to bus and train which costs £90 - £140 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chard to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs £120 - £470.

Is there a direct bus between Chard and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Union Street via County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Chard to Inverness?

The distance between Chard and Inverness is 511 miles. The road distance is 575 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chard to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 13m and costs £140 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chard to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chard to Inverness bus from?

Chard to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Chard to Inverness?

The best way to get from Chard to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 13m and costs £140 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 28m.

Where does the Chard to Inverness bus arrive?

Chard to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Chard to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Chard to Inverness is 575 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Chard to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 687+ hotels available in Inverness.

Chard to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Chard to Inverness by bus, train, plane, 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.

Line 30 bus, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Essex Close to Waterstones
2. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 51m
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Taunton to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
14h 18m
£61–385
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
13h 13m
£146–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Rd101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
16h 28m
Drive 571.7 mi
1. Drive from Chard to Inverness571.7 mi
9h 36m
£141–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
7h 24m
£125–465
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
8h 14m
£79–265
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 21m
£106–263
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Taunton 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
10h 57m
Train
1. Take the train from Axminster to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
13h 23m
£158–301
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
17h 10m
£92–135

Chard to Inverness by bus and train

36Weekly Services

13h 13mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.3 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Essex Close to Inverness via Waterstones, The Parade, Taunton Station Bridge, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Union Street via Waterstones, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 28m.

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