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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Inverness is to bus which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Union Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Scotland to Inverness?

The distance between Scotland and Inverness is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £80.

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

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Inverness bus from?

Scotland to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Inverness train from?

Scotland to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Inverness?

The best way to get from Scotland to Inverness is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £35 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Scotland to Inverness bus arrive?

Scotland to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Scotland to Inverness train arrive?

Scotland to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Inverness is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Scotland to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Scotland to Inverness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Inverness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
3h 17m
£30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3h 22m
£7–35
Drive 160.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Inverness160.9 mi
3h
£40–57
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to PerthGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to InvernessEdinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 30m
£15–62

Scotland to Inverness by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route.

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