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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Inverness is to bus which costs £60 - £230 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Inverness via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

How far is it from Dover to Inverness?

The distance between Dover and Inverness is 550 miles. The road distance is 602.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Dover to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Inverness bus from?

Dover to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Inverness train from?

Dover to Inverness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Inverness?

The best way to get from Dover to Inverness is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 16h 38m.

Where does the Dover to Inverness bus arrive?

Dover to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Inverness train arrive?

Dover to Inverness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Inverness is 603 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Dover to Inverness.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Inverness?

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Dover to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dover 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 to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 16m
£99–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
16h 38m
£65–229
Train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 7m
£198–326
Drive 599.3 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Invernesscar 599.3 mi
10h 43m
£145–209
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 22m
£86–219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 43m
£85–224
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 39m
£172–464
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 1m
£165–482
Train via London
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 35m
£158–296

Dover to Inverness by train

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Distance: 546.4 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Inverness via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 16h 38m.

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