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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portinscale is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Portinscale is to drive which takes 5h and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portinscale?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Portinscale. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Hodgson How via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Inverness to Portinscale?

The distance between Inverness and Portinscale is 321 miles. The road distance is 274.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Portinscale without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £95 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Inverness to Portinscale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Portinscale bus from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Portinscale?

The best way to get from Inverness to Portinscale is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £95 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Inverness to Portinscale bus arrive?

Inverness to Portinscale bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Portinscale?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Portinscale is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Inverness to Portinscale.

Where can I stay near Portinscale?

There are 439+ hotels available in Portinscale.

Inverness to Portinscale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Portinscale 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 Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 42m
£95–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
9h 23m
£45–85
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Portinscalecar 272.7 mi
5h
£68–98
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
7h 18m
£129–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
9h 22m
£67–107
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
6h 56m
£121–277
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 32m
£137–297

Inverness to Portinscale by train and bus

47Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Portinscale.

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Distance: 319.2 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Bus Station via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Hodgson How via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 9h 23m.

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