What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line is to bus and train via Galashiels which costs £45 - £65 and takes 10h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line?

The distance between Inverness and Settle–Carlisle line is 321 miles. The road distance is 284.2 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 6m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line, including transfers.

Can I drive from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line.

Where can I stay near Settle–Carlisle line?

There are 386+ hotels available in Settle–Carlisle line.

Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Appleby
7h 6m
£62–154
Bus, train via Galashiels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston HotelX95
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Appleby
10h 46m
£50–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Appleby
8h 7m
Drive 282.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line282.6 mi
5h 5m
£71–103
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
3. Take the taxi from Oxenholme Lake District to Settle–Carlisle line
5h 46m
£160–365
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to ApplebyCarlisle - Leeds / ...
8h
£92–112
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)INV - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Kirkby Stephen
9h 16m
£184–327
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, taxi
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake District
4. Take the taxi from Oxenholme Lake District to Settle–Carlisle line
8h 18m
£159–347

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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2h 11mAverage Duration

£103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.4 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Settle–Carlisle line, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Settle–Carlisle line via Haymarket, Carlisle, and Appleby in around 7h 6m.

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