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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 54m.

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 4h 43m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Inverness?

The distance between Sheffield and Inverness is 441 miles. The road distance is 385 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 48m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 48m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Sheffield to Inverness bus arrive?

Sheffield to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 385 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Sheffield to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 10 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 48m
£68–119
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
10h 54m
£36–73
Drive 382.7 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Invernesscar 382.7 mi
7h 4m
£93–134
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
4h 43m
£88–227
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 32m
£56–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
11h 5m
£52–98
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 44m
£72–198
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 32m
£87–242
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 57m
£83–390
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 45m
£105–290

Sheffield to Inverness by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.3 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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 £65–110 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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