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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Backies is to bus which costs £12 - £17 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Backies is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Backies?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station Stance 3 station and arriving at Bank of Scotland. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Backies?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Dunrobin Castle. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Inverness to Backies?

The distance between Inverness and Backies is 52 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Backies without a car is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £12 - £17.

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

The bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotland takes 1h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Backies bus from?

Inverness to Backies bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Backies train from?

Inverness to Backies train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Backies?

The best way to get from Inverness to Backies is to bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £12 - £17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Inverness to Backies bus arrive?

Inverness to Backies bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bank of Scotland station.

Where does the Inverness to Backies train arrive?

Inverness to Backies train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunrobin Castle station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Backies?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Backies is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Inverness to Backies.

Where can I stay near Backies?

There are 220+ hotels available in Backies.

Inverness to Backies - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Backies by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Inverness to Backies by train

18Weekly Trains

2h 13mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Backies, Scotland?

Stagecoach North Scotland operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotland every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Ember also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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