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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Inverness is to bus via Newcastle Coach Station which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Union Street via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Inverness via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Inverness?

The distance between Sunderland and Inverness is 322 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Sunderland to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Inverness bus from?

Sunderland to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Inverness train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Inverness?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Inverness is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £230 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Sunderland to Inverness bus arrive?

Sunderland to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Sunderland to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunderland to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Inverness is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Sunderland to Inverness.

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

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
6h 30m
£67–103
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
9h 4m
£30–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Union Streetbus E9
7h 20m
Drive 273.9 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Invernesscar 273.9 mi
5h 16m
£68–98
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NCL - INV
7h 44m
£120–224
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 39m
£32–167
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NCL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 2m
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NCL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
10h 20m
£73–177

Sunderland to Inverness by subway and train

8Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunderland to Inverness.

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Distance: 320.3 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £70–100 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Union Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 7h 20m.

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