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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Inverness is to bus which costs £65 - £130 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Inverness is to bus and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Wales to Inverness?

The distance between Wales and Inverness is 474 miles. The road distance is 522.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 19m and costs £180 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Wales to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Inverness bus from?

Wales to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Inverness?

The best way to get from Wales to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 19m and costs £180 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Wales to Inverness bus arrive?

Wales to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Where does the Wales to Inverness train arrive?

Wales to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Inverness is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Wales to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Wales to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Wales to Inverness by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
4h 35m
£45–194
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
11h 19m
£187–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
13h 41m
£66–128
Drive 519.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Invernesscar 519.8 mi
9h 45m
£129–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 42m
£107–252
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
8h 20m
£96–275
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 26m
£92–285
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 19m
£162–280
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
12h 20m
£249–351

Wales to Inverness by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Wales and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station Stance 3 via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 41m.

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