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How to get fromEssen to Invernessby plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train or car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Inverness by plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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  1. Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

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    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane DUS - INV
    7h 59m
    £114–283

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    27h 5m
    £111–202

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain train
    15h 5m
    £344–575

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Essen to Rotterdamcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rotterdam to Hullcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hull to Invernesscar car
    21h 6m
    £247–354

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London Victoriabus bus N1328
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    26h 3m
    £120–211

  6. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane DUS - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    9h 46m
    £122–302

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Invernesscar car
    15h 11m

Essen to Inverness by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£344Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Inverness, Scotland?

British Airways, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Inverness via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 5m.

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