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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Inverness is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £200 and takes 8h 22m.

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 6m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Union Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.

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 534.8 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 £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m 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 £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 37m.

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 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Colchester to Inverness.

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

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Colchester to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester 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, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
5h 6m
£72–206
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 22m
£54–193
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
9h 58m
£144–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union StreetE8
16h 37m
Drive 531.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Inverness531.7 mi
9h 49m
£130–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 25m
£82–379
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 10m
£71–246
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 39m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 43m
£116–424
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 32m
£93–166

Colchester to Inverness by train and subway

8Weekly Services

9h 58mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Inverness.

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Distance: 555.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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 Union Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Park and Ride in around 16h 37m.

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