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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 16h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £250.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Inverness via Ashford International and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Kent to Inverness?

The distance between Kent and Inverness is 555 miles. The road distance is 574.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Inverness without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 10h 12m and costs £140 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kent to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Inverness bus from?

Kent to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Inverness train from?

Kent to Inverness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Inverness?

The best way to get from Kent to Inverness is to train via Ashford International which takes 10h 12m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 28m.

Where does the Kent to Inverness bus arrive?

Kent to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Kent to Inverness train arrive?

Kent to Inverness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Inverness is 574 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Kent to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

Kent to Inverness - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Kent and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Union Street via King Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

There are 10 ways to get from Kent to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
5h 47m
£58–211
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
16h 43m
£52–115
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 12m
£145–209
Drive 570.9 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Invernesscar 570.9 mi
10h 7m
£141–203
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 57m
£79–360
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 25m
£71–250
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LGW - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 17m
£71–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 23m
£108–405
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 56m
£74–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
18h 28m

Kent to Inverness by train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.3 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Inverness via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Union Street via King Street, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 28m.

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