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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Runcorn is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Runcorn is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Runcorn via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Inverness to Runcorn?

The distance between Inverness and Runcorn is 449 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Runcorn without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Inverness to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Runcorn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Runcorn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Inverness to Runcorn is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £220 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Inverness to Runcorn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Runcorn is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Inverness to Runcorn.

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

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Inverness to Runcorn - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Runcorn 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 Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h
£146–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 4m
£40–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
9h 32m
£105–189
Drive 366.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Runcorncar 366.4 mi
6h 23m
£89–129
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain
5h 33m
£95–224
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 23m
£97–167
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
7h 14m
£77–219
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
7h 58m
£128–284
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
7h 57m
£150–331
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 Milton Keynes Central to Runcorntrain
6h 56m
£78–198
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorntrain
5h 27m
£61–261

Inverness to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 446.1 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Runcorn via Haymarket and Crewe in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 12h 4m.

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