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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Inverness is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Inverness via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Colchester to Inverness?

The distance between Colchester and Inverness is 558 miles. The road distance is 534.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs £230 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Colchester to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Inverness bus from?

Colchester to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Inverness train from?

Colchester to Inverness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Inverness?

The best way to get from Colchester to Inverness is to train which takes 9h 58m and costs £230 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Colchester to Inverness bus arrive?

Colchester to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Inverness train arrive?

Colchester to Inverness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Inverness is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Colchester to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Colchester to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 35m
£60–171
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
9h 58m
£231–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
15h 20m
£76–122
Drive 531.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Invernesscar 531.3 mi
9h 51m
£129–187
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 49m
£75–294
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 36m
£69–169
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 29m
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 23m
£60–211
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 28m
£108–337
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 45m
£170–447
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 23m
£91–117

Colchester to Inverness by train and subway

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9h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.2 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Inverness via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station Stance 3 via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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