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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Blackpool is to fly and train which takes 4h 50m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Blackpool North via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Inverness to Blackpool?

The distance between Inverness and Blackpool is 393 miles. The road distance is 337.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Blackpool without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 56m and costs £80 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Inverness to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Blackpool bus from?

Inverness to Blackpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Inverness to Blackpool is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 56m and costs £80 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to Blackpool bus arrive?

Inverness to Blackpool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Blackpool train arrive?

Inverness to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Blackpool is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Inverness to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Inverness to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
6h 56m
£82–358
Bus via Lancaster
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
10h 13m
£34–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
9h 25m
£35–58
Drive 335.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Blackpoolcar 335.7 mi
5h 58m
£83–119
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 50m
£90–219
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
8h
£73–134
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 42m
£98–236
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 31m
£88–306

Inverness to Blackpool by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Blackpool.

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Distance: 390.3 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Blackpool North via Haymarket and Preston in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 9h 25m.

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