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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Inverness is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Inverness?

The distance between Cumbria and Inverness is 310 miles. The road distance is 272.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 27m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cumbria to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Inverness bus from?

Cumbria to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 27m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Cumbria to Inverness bus arrive?

Cumbria to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Inverness is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Cumbria to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Inverness.

Cumbria to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cumbria to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 27m
£93–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
8h 19m
£31–56
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Invernesscar 271 mi
4h 47m
£67–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 49m
£137–271
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 44m
£63–110
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 41m
£122–276
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
10h 14m
£138–306

Cumbria to Inverness by bus and train

40Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Inverness.

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Distance: 307.8 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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