There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Glasgow
best- Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 54m£112–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
9h 40m£48–82Drive 282.6 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Whitehavencar 282.6 mi
5h 8m£71–102Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 41m£133–323Train
- Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
7h 57m£88–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
11h 39m£53–81Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 54m£144–318
Inverness to Whitehaven by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Whitehaven via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Inverness and Whitehaven is 321 miles. The road distance is 284.2 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 54m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Inverness to Whitehaven, including transfers.
Inverness to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to train via Glasgow which takes 6h 54m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Inverness to Whitehaven via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Stornoway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–330
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow Airport via Kirkwall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £130–170
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–310
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £170–310
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Inverness to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Inverness to Whitehaven train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Whitehaven is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Inverness to Whitehaven.
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