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How to get fromInverness to Conistonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Coniston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to HaymarkettrainInverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    7h 33m
    £77–257

  2. Drive 293.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness to Conistoncar293.4 mi
    5h 16m
    £73–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Rail Stationbus182
    8h 32m

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    6h 32m
    £140–333

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
    3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownbusX7
    11h 43m

  6. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeINV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    8h 58m
    £133–353

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Coniston via Haymarket, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Coniston via Buchanan Bus Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Keswick in around 8h 32m.

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