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 £40 - £65 and takes 13h 5m.

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 53m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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 449 miles. The road distance is 369 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 £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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 £130 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 13h 5m.

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 28m to drive from Runcorn to Inverness.

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

Book your Runcorn to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1358+ hotels available in Inverness.

Runcorn to Inverness - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Runcorn to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
9h 11m
£138–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
13h 5m
£41–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
10h 20m
£106–192
Drive 366.9 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Invernesscar 366.9 mi
6h 28m
£90–130
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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 53m
£100–245
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 24m
£106–196
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 57m
£92–289
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 6m
£148–352
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
£131–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 11m
£90–266
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 8m
£112–315

Runcorn to Inverness by train

40Weekly Trains

9h 11mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Inverness.

Launch map view

Distance: 446.2 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

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 Inverness Union Street via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 13h 5m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.