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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Penrith is to bus which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Penrith is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Inverness to Penrith?

The distance between Inverness and Penrith is 303 miles. The road distance is 264.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Penrith without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 47m and costs £30 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Inverness to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penrith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Penrith?

The best way to get from Inverness to Penrith is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 47m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Inverness to Penrith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Penrith train arrive?

Inverness to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Penrith is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Inverness to Penrith.

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

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Inverness to Penrith - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 47m
£31–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
7h 15m
£20–49
Drive 262.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Penrithcar 262.6 mi
4h 39m
£65–93
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 4m
£87–280
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 6m
£70–90
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 36m
£98–300
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane INV - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 47m
£67–245
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
9h 46m
£131–267

Inverness to Penrith by train

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Penrith.

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Distance: 301.4 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Penrith via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 7h 15m.

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