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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stansted is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Flagstone Paving via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Railway Station Azalea Drive and The Portobello Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Inverness to Stansted?

The distance between Inverness and Stansted is 610 miles. The road distance is 556 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £240 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Inverness to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stansted bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stansted train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Stansted?

The best way to get from Inverness to Stansted is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs £240 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Inverness to Stansted bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Stansted train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Stansted is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Inverness to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16488+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
8h 50m
£249–348
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h
£65–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
15h 39m
£73–139
Drive 552.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Stanstedcar 552.8 mi
9h 56m
£138–199
Train via Gravesend
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
13h 37m
£150–208
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 20m
£82–360
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 15m
£72–186
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
8h 49m
£155–461
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 3m
£121–439
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 39m
£85–262
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
9h 4m
£99–282

Inverness to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 606.8 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to King's Cross once daily. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Flagstone Paving via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London Victoria, London Victoria, Swanley, Railway Station Azalea Drive, and The Portobello Inn in around 15h 39m.

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