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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cardross is to bus via Townend Road which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cardross is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Cardross via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cardross?

The distance between Inverness and Cardross is 197 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cardross without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Inverness to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cardross train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Cardross?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cardross is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 5h.

Where does the Inverness to Cardross train arrive?

Inverness to Cardross train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cardross is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Inverness to Cardross.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 615+ hotels available in Cardross.

Inverness to Cardross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Cardross by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 14m
£86–155
Bus via Townend Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from St Enoch subway to Townend Roadbus 1A
5h 53m
£22–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 25m
£24–38
Drive 151.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cardrosscar 151.9 mi
3h 13m
£38–54
Fly
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h
£89–198

Inverness to Cardross by train

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4h 14mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–24 and the journey takes 3h 26m.

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