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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Inverness is to train and bus and fly which costs £50 - £220 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Inverness is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Union Street via Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Inverness via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Swansea to Inverness?

The distance between Swansea and Inverness is 531 miles. The road distance is 527.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 47m and costs £110 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Swansea to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Inverness bus from?

Swansea to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Inverness train from?

Swansea to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Inverness?

The best way to get from Swansea to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 47m and costs £110 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Swansea to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swansea to Inverness train arrive?

Swansea to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Inverness is 527 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Swansea to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Swansea to Inverness by train, bus, plane, 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, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
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1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
6h 8m
£53–218
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarket
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
12h 47m
£114–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
16h 2m
Drive 524 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Inverness524 mi
9h 41m
£128–185
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
7h 27m
£103–334
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
9h 39m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
10h 1m
£55–196
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BRS - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
8h 40m
£107–293
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
8h 55m
£151–361
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to CreweMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to InvernessLondon Euston - Inverness
13h 19m
£101–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
14h 4m
£102–351

Swansea to Inverness by train

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12h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.9 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swansea to Inverness via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Haymarket in around 12h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Union Street via Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 2m.

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