There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness by train, plane, bus, night train 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.
Recommended option
Train to Manchester, fly • 4 h 42 min
$84 - $260
Cheapest option
Train, night train • 11 h 8 min
$67 - $105
5 alternative options
Train to Birmingham, fly • 5 h 36 min
$98 - $363
Train • 8 h 56 min
$176 - $307
Bus • 10 h 48 min
$73 - $118
Bus, train • 11 h 39 min
$83 - $113
Drive • 6 h 26 min
$80 - $120
What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Inverness, Scotland?
You can take a train from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness via Garston, Liverpool South Parkway (Woolton Road), Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Warrington, Bus Interchange (Golden Square), Bank Quay, Arpley Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8 h 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Broxden, Park and Ride in around 10 h 48 min.

- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $350

- Website
- flybe.com
Flights from Birmingham to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $420

- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $22
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonmidland.com
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- wmtrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $20 - $29
- Anytime Day Single
- $35 - $50

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $130 - $220
- Website
- virgintrains.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $85 - $130
- Anytime Day Single
- $130 - $220

- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20 - $25
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $13 - $18
- Anytime Day Single
- $20 - $25
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
- Advanced Single
- $18 - $26
- Anytime Day Single
- $30 - $45

- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 2 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $25
- Website
- virgintrainseastcoast.com
- 2nd Class
- $16 - $25
- 1st Class
- $30 - $50

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $19 - $28
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $30 - $50
- Anytime Day Single
- $45 - $65

- Website
- sleeper.scot
Night train from Preston to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50 - $80
- Website
- sleeper.scot
- Sleeper Berth Twin
- $120 - $170
- Sleeper Berth Solo
- $214
- Sleeper Seat
- $50 - $80

- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Liverpool Airport to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $13
- Schedules at
- terravision.eu
Bus from Liverpool Airport to Manchester Sackville Street
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $13
- Schedules at
- terravision.eu

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broxden, Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $65
- Book at
- uk.megabus.com

- Phone
- 0871 266 33 33
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Broxden, Park and Ride to Inverness, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Schedules at
- citylink.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Penrith to Inverness, Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness?
The distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Inverness is 469 km. The road distance is 616 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness?
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness is to train and night train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11 h 8 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness?
The quickest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4 h 42 min and costs £55 - £190.
Is there a direct bus between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Inverness?
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Airport and arriving at Inverness, Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Broxden, Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 48 min.
How long does it take to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness?
It takes approximately 4 h 42 min to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Inverness, including transfers.