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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Inverness is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Penrith to Inverness?

The distance between Penrith and Inverness is 303 miles. The road distance is 264.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 11m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Penrith to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Penrith to Inverness train from?

Penrith to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Inverness?

The best way to get from Penrith to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 11m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Penrith to Inverness bus arrive?

Penrith to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Inverness train arrive?

Penrith to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Inverness is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Penrith to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 11m
£92–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 17m
£26–41
Drive 262.7 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Invernesscar 262.7 mi
4h 39m
£65–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 42m
£119–257
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 7m
£60–97
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 8m
£136–260
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
9h 4m
£135–289

Penrith to Inverness by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Inverness via Haymarket in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Inverness Union Street via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 17m.

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