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How to get fromSheffield to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    7h 49m
    £100–212

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    11h 27m
    £52–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    11h
    £58–109

  4. Drive  383.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Invernesscar car 383.5 mi
    7h 12m
    £97–140

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 14m
    £107–250

  6. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 31m
    £156–290

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    5h 35m
    £88–262

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    7h 38m
    £117–310

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    6h 23m
    £97–237

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    7h 49m
    £138–352

Sheffield to Inverness by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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 £140–200 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 Bus Station Stance 3 via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h.

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