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

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

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 Inverness Union Street and arriving at Golspie. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

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 59 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 34m and costs £14 - £18.

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

The bus from Inverness Union Street to Golspie takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Backies bus from?

Inverness to Backies bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

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 34m and costs £14 - £18. 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 Ember, arrive at Golspie 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 228+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Golspiebus Ember
1h 34m
£14–18
Drive 49.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Backiescar 49.6 mi
1h
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Dunrobin Castletrain Inverness - Wick
2h 13m
£22–55
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Inverness to Backiestaxi 49.6 mi
1h
£100–130

Inverness to Backies by bus

46Weekly Buses

1h 34mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Golspie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 34m. Stagecoach North Scotland also services this route 3 times a day. 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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