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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Inverness Union Street via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Inverness via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Inverness?

The distance between Sheffield and Inverness is 441 miles. The road distance is 385.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Sheffield to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Inverness bus from?

Sheffield to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Inverness train from?

Sheffield to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Inverness?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Sheffield to Inverness bus arrive?

Sheffield to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Inverness train arrive?

Sheffield to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Inverness is 386 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Sheffield to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Sheffield 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
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
7h 50m
£106–213
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
11h 19m
£48–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 59m
£60–126
Drive 383.5 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Invernesscar 383.5 mi
7h 11m
£94–136
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 11m
£102–248
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 31m
£181–340
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 31m
£133–311
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
5h 33m
£105–280
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 58m
£140–402
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
7h 43m
£161–343
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
7h 1m
£127–263

Sheffield to Inverness by train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.1 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £110–180 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Inverness Union Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 10h 59m.

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