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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Carluke is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £16 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Carluke is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Carluke?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Carluke station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Carluke?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carluke. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Carluke via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Inverness to Carluke?

The distance between Inverness and Carluke is 201 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Carluke without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Inverness to Carluke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Carluke bus from?

Inverness to Carluke bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Carluke train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Carluke?

The best way to get from Inverness to Carluke is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Inverness to Carluke bus arrive?

Inverness to Carluke bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Carluke train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Carluke?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Carluke is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Inverness to Carluke.

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

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Where can I stay near Carluke?

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Carluke 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 31m
£78–125
Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
5h 16m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
5h 4m
£30–60
Drive 165.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Carlukecar 165.3 mi
3h 16m
£41–59
Fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
5h 19m
£101–235
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
7h 10m
£78–280

Inverness to Carluke by train and foot

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route hourly.

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