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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Lochend is to bus which costs £19 - £26 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Lochend is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Lochend?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Lochend. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Lochend Castle Barns via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Lochend?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Lochend. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Inverness to Lochend?

The distance between Inverness and Lochend is 187 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Lochend without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Inverness to Lochend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lochend bus from?

Inverness to Lochend bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Lochend train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Lochend?

The best way to get from Inverness to Lochend is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Shandwick Place, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Inverness to Lochend bus arrive?

Inverness to Lochend bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Lochend train arrive?

Inverness to Lochend train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Lochend?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Lochend is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Inverness to Lochend.

Where can I stay near Lochend?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Lochend.

Inverness to Lochend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Lochend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 27m
£56–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
4h 47m
£19–25
Bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
4h 29m
£27–59
Drive 157.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Lochendcar 157.9 mi
3h 3m
£39–56

Inverness to Lochend by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Lochend, Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 4 hours.

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