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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £40 - £200 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cardiff?

The distance between Inverness and Cardiff is 486 miles. The road distance is 522.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cardiff without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 28m and costs £130 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Inverness to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cardiff is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 28m and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Inverness to Cardiff bus arrive?

Inverness to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cardiff is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Inverness to Cardiff.

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

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Inverness to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 26m
£44–195
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 28m
£136–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
13h 40m
Drive 519.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cardiffcar 519.7 mi
9h 39m
£127–184
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 27m
£102–424
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m
£93–268
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 50m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 18m
£50–208
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 3m
£95–286
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
11h 34m
£99–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
11h 59m
£89–314

Inverness to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 482.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Inverness to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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