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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Southerness is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Southerness is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Southerness?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Southerness. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Holiday Village via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Inverness to Southerness?

The distance between Inverness and Southerness is 291 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Southerness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Inverness to Southerness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Southerness bus from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Southerness?

The best way to get from Inverness to Southerness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Inverness to Southerness bus arrive?

Inverness to Southerness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Southerness?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Southerness is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Inverness to Southerness.

Where can I stay near Southerness?

There are 461+ hotels available in Southerness.

Inverness to Southerness - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Southerness by train, bus, or car

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 HaymarketInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to LockerbieEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 44m
£40–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to WhitesandsX74
7h 55m
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Southerness239.6 mi
4h 31m
£60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to LockerbieInverness - London Euston
8h 21m
£65–85
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen StreetInverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DumfriesGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
8h 25m
£54–89
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesands101A / ...
9h 43m

Inverness to Southerness by train and bus

53Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.9 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Southerness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Holiday Village via Haymarket, Lockerbie, Bridge Street, and Whitesands in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Holiday Village via Buchanan Bus Station and Whitesands in around 7h 55m.

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