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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Inverness is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Inverness?

The distance between Runcorn and Inverness is 352 miles. The road distance is 368.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 11m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Runcorn to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Inverness bus from?

Runcorn to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Inverness train from?

Runcorn to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Inverness?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 11m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Runcorn to Inverness bus arrive?

Runcorn to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Runcorn to Inverness train arrive?

Runcorn to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Inverness is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Runcorn to Inverness.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Runcorn to Inverness by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Invernesstrain
5h 19m
£100–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
11h 44m
£48–75
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 11m
£143–309
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 5m
£98–178
Drive 366.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Invernesscar 366.5 mi
6h 23m
£90–129
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
5h 26m
£78–310
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 13m
£126–307
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 10m
£154–363
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
9h 1m
£115–316
Train
1. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 22m
£93–164

Runcorn to Inverness by train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.2 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bus Station Stance 3 via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 44m.

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