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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to London is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to London is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to London. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at London Victoria via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Inverness to London?

The distance between Inverness and London is 469 miles. The road distance is 532.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to London without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Inverness to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to London train from?

Inverness to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to London?

The best way to get from Inverness to London is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs £55 - £310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Inverness to London bus arrive?

Inverness to London bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to London train arrive?

Inverness to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to London is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Inverness to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to London?

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Inverness to London - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Inverness to London by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3h 50m
£59–304
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 1m
£41–134
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
8h 4m
£110–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
13h 15m
£50–86
Drive 529 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Londoncar 529 mi
9h 40m
£132–191
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 53m
£48–137
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
6h 16m
£128–375
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
7h 16m
£107–326
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston
10h 26m
£156–263

Inverness to London by train

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Distance: 466.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and KLM fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to King's Cross once daily. Tickets cost £160–250 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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