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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to bus and train which costs £26 - £65 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Whitehaven via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Inverness to Whitehaven?

The distance between Inverness and Whitehaven is 325 miles. The road distance is 283.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 3m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Inverness to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Inverness to Whitehaven is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 3m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Inverness to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Whitehaven is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Inverness to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 534+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Inverness to Whitehaven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 3m
£40–122
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
8h 25m
£27–62
Drive 282.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Whitehavencar 282.2 mi
5h 2m
£69–100
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane INV - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 25m
£86–313
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
7h 57m
£70–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
8h 40m
Fly 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 Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 37m
£107–338

Inverness to Whitehaven by train

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Whitehaven.

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Whitehaven via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 8h 40m.

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