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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £100 - £140 and takes 17h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Exeter to Inverness?

The distance between Exeter and Inverness is 644 miles. The road distance is 594.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Inverness without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 12h 11m and costs £160 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Exeter to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Inverness bus from?

Exeter to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Inverness train from?

Exeter to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Inverness?

The best way to get from Exeter to Inverness is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 12h 11m and costs £160 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £650 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Exeter to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Inverness train arrive?

Exeter to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Inverness is 594 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Exeter to Inverness.

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

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

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

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
12h 11m
£162–328
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
4h 49m
£60–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
15h 35m
Drive 590.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Inverness590.9 mi
9h 53m
£148–213
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)EXT - INV
13h 51m
£116–610
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness
12h 24m
£91–659
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Buchanan Bus StationM19
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
17h 6m
£104–135

Exeter to Inverness by train

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12h 11mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.4 mi
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Union Street via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 35m.

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