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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Inverness is to train and fly which costs £80 - £230 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Inverness?

The distance between Stanstead and Inverness is 570 miles. The road distance is 514.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £120 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Stanstead to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Inverness bus from?

Stanstead to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Inverness?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Inverness is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £120 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 14m.

Where does the Stanstead to Inverness bus arrive?

Stanstead to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Inverness is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Stanstead to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Stanstead 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 Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
11h 11m
£128–170
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 50m
£84–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
20h 14m
Drive 511.9 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Invernesscar 511.9 mi
9h 22m
£125–181
Line 41 bus, train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 10m
£95–365
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 54m
£84–236
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 6m
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 33m
£152–447

Stanstead to Inverness by bus and train

8Weekly Services

11h 11mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Inverness.

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Distance: 566.3 mi
Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Inverness via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Tayfen Terrace, Bury St Edmunds, and Peterborough in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Union Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 20h 14m.

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