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

The cheapest way to get from Shildon to Inverness is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shildon to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Shildon and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Shildon to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Shildon and arriving at Inverness via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Shildon to Inverness?

The distance between Shildon and Inverness is 355 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shildon to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Shildon to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shildon to Inverness train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Shildon to Inverness?

The best way to get from Shildon to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £700 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Shildon to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shildon to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Shildon to Inverness is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Shildon to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Shildon to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Shildon 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 Darlington to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 51m
£103–156
Drive 283.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shildon to Invernesscar 283.2 mi
5h 25m
£70–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Haymarkettrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
9h 11m
£87–135
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 44m
£119–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station bus stop to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
10h 36m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
8h 25m
£146–290
Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MME - INV
8h 32m
£133–674
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
6h 58m
£122–290

Shildon to Inverness by train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shildon to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bishop Auckland, Railway Station bus stop, John Dobson Street, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 36m.

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