What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The distance between Inverness and Houghton-Le-Spring is 333 miles. The road distance is 278.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring bus from?

Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The best way to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £230 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring bus arrive?

Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring.

Where can I stay near Houghton-Le-Spring?

There are 2017+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DurhamEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 1m
£40–132
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationmegabus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station598 / ...
8h 8m
£33–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland InterchangeUk010 / ...
7h 32m
Drive 276.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring276.5 mi
5h 17m
£70–101
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)INV - NCL
6h 47m
£142–227
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)EDI - NCL
9h 1m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)INV - MME
7h 42m
£148–780
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
7h 15m
£120–353

Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus

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Distance: 331.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Houghton-Le-Spring via Edinburgh Waverley, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Houghton Le Spring via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 7h 32m.

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