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

The cheapest way to get from London to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between London and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between London and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Inverness. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from London to Inverness?

The distance between London and Inverness is 469 miles. The road distance is 532.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £180 - £290.

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

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

Where do I catch the London to Inverness bus from?

London to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Inverness train from?

London to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Inverness?

The best way to get from London to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £290 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the London to Inverness bus arrive?

London to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Inverness train arrive?

London to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from London to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Inverness is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from London to Inverness.

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

Book your London to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Inverness.

London to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Inverness by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
4h 12m
£64–300
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4h 36m
£48–198
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
8h 2m
£180–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
12h 41m
£73–230
Drive 529.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Invernesscar 529.3 mi
9h 48m
£128–185
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4h 30m
£59–162
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
6h 40m
£109–474
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 19m
£162–261

London to Inverness by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 466.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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