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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Southampton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £140 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Southampton is to fly and train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Inverness to Southampton?

The distance between Inverness and Southampton is 527 miles. The road distance is 571.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Inverness to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Southampton?

The best way to get from Inverness to Southampton is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Inverness to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Southampton is 571 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Inverness to Southampton.

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Southampton by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 2m
£70–269
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
16h 50m
£46–138
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
10h 3m
£129–192
Drive 567.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Southamptoncar 567.9 mi
9h 56m
£137–197
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 53m
£55–143
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 19m
£67–198
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
7h 5m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
7h 5m
£61–286
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 43m
£54–269
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Inverness to Birmingham Internationaltrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
12h 47m
£91–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
17h 3m
£53–125

Inverness to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 16h 50m.

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