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How to get fromCumbria to Invernessby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cumbria to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 33m
    £93–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    9h 18m
    £34–55

  3. Drive 271 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Invernesscar car 271 mi
    4h 47m
    £67–96

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    6h 49m
    £122–276

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 58m
    £68–115

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    8h 6m
    £137–261

Cumbria to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Inverness via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Haymarket in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Inverness Union Street via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 18m.

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