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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Wales is to fly and train which costs £40 - £200 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Wales is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Wales. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Wales. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Inverness to Wales?

The distance between Inverness and Wales is 474 miles. The road distance is 522.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Wales without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 28m and costs £80 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Inverness to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Wales?

The best way to get from Inverness to Wales is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 28m and costs £80 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Inverness to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Wales is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Inverness to Wales.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to Wales?

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1553+ hotels available in Wales.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Wales by plane, 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.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
4h 12m
£41–200
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 28m
£83–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
13h 33m
Drive 519.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cardiffcar 519.7 mi
9h 35m
£127–184
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 24m
£99–272
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
7h 2m
£91–273
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochrytrain
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
7h 34m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
8h 1m
£57–201
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 9m
£99–265
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
11h 34m
£99–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
12h
£89–584

Inverness to Wales by train

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Distance: 471.1 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Wales?

You can take a train from Inverness to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 33m.

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