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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Inverness is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 44m.

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 44m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

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 35m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 Halston Hotel 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 35m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Cumbria to Inverness bus arrive?

Cumbria to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Inverness is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cumbria to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1209+ 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 HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
7h 35m
£47–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
8h 13m
Drive 271 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Inverness271 mi
4h 44m
£67–96
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)GLA - INV
7h 33m
£86–267
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 43m
£73–100
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
6h 32m
£114–307
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)NCL - INV
10h 11m
£133–226

Cumbria to Inverness by bus and train

4Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Inverness.

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Distance: 307.7 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Union Street via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 13m.

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