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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Craster is to bus and train which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Craster is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Craster?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Craster. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at The Heugh via Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop and Holiday Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Inverness to Craster?

The distance between Inverness and Craster is 289 miles. The road distance is 243.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Craster without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Inverness to Craster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Craster bus from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Craster?

The best way to get from Inverness to Craster is to train which takes 6h and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Inverness to Craster bus arrive?

Inverness to Craster bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Craster?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Craster is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Inverness to Craster.

Where can I stay near Craster?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Craster.

Inverness to Craster - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to AlnmouthInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
6h
£72–173
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweed
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The HeughX18
7h 30m
£22–58
Drive 242.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Craster242.5 mi
4h 37m
£60–86
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
8h 8m
£130–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Haggerston Holiday Park A1
3. Take the bus from Holiday Park to The HeughX18
8h 12m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Alnmouth
8h 19m
£104–371

Inverness to Craster by train and bus

10Weekly Services

6hAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.4 mi
Duration: 6h

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Alnmouth once daily. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to The Heugh via George Street, Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop, and Holiday Park in around 8h 12m.

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