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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 13h 55m.

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 28m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Union Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

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 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Inverness?

The distance between Southampton and Inverness is 527 miles. The road distance is 573.9 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 49m and costs £130 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 49m and costs £130 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Southampton to Inverness bus arrive?

Southampton to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 45m 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?

There are 1214+ hotels available in Inverness.

Southampton to Inverness - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LHR - INV
5h 30m
£68–326
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M90
13h 55m
£42–169
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to InvernessLondon Kings Cross - Inverness
10h 49m
£136–188
Drive 570.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Inverness570.6 mi
9h 45m
£139–201
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LGW - INV
5h 28m
£61–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
5h 49m
£70–229
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
5h 45m
£67–287
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 27m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
7h 52m
£102–371
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 44m
£53–242
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham InternationalBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 15m
£116–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
15h 20m

Southampton to Inverness by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Union Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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