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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Inverness is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £150 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Inverness via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Southampton to Inverness?

The distance between Southampton and Inverness is 527 miles. The road distance is 573.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Southampton to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Inverness bus from?

Southampton to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Inverness train from?

Southampton to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Inverness?

The best way to get from Southampton to Inverness is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs £110 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Southampton to Inverness bus arrive?

Southampton to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Inverness train arrive?

Southampton to Inverness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Inverness is 574 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Southampton to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
5h 27m
£74–306
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
16h 2m
£48–145
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 46m
£113–313
Drive 570.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Invernesscar 570.2 mi
9h 49m
£136–197
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 45m
£64–225
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
5h 43m
£65–278
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 6m
£57–194
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 54m
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
7h 43m
£53–232
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
13h 15m
£86–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
17h 14m
£64–141

Southampton to Inverness by bus

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16h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Inverness via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 2m.

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