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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Inverness is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 20h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Penzance to Inverness?

The distance between Penzance and Inverness is 825 miles. The road distance is 699.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 15h 43m and costs £230 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 15h 43m to get from Penzance to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Inverness bus from?

Penzance to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Inverness train from?

Penzance to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Inverness?

The best way to get from Penzance to Inverness is to train which takes 15h 43m and costs £230 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 20h 53m.

Where does the Penzance to Inverness bus arrive?

Penzance to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Penzance to Inverness train arrive?

Penzance to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Inverness is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Penzance to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
15h 43m
£230–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
20h 53m
£64–121
Drive 695.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Invernesscar 695.6 mi
11h 53m
£166–240
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NQY - INV
12h 7m
£147–369
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
18h 26m
£236–277
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
8h 35m
£68–285
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NQY - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
14h 33m
£116–394
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
12h 47m

Penzance to Inverness by train

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15h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 820.1 mi
Duration: 15h 43m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley in around 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 20h 53m.

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