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 - £70 and takes 13h 14m.

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 29m and costs £95 - £240.

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 14m.

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 3m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Inverness?

The distance between Runcorn and Inverness is 449 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 3m and costs £140 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m 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, bus or fly from Runcorn to Inverness?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 3m and costs £140 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 13h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 5h 58m.

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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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 618+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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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 3m
£143–309
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 14m
£42–69
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 8m
£112–192
Drive 366.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Invernesscar 366.5 mi
6h 23m
£91–132
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 29m
£95–234
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 23m
£97–176
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 43m
£63–280
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 6m
£131–287
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
£149–343
Fly Liverpool to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
5h 58m
£80–228

Runcorn to Inverness by train

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9h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.1 mi
Duration: 9h 3m

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 3m. 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 14m.

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