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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Inverness is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 4h 33m.

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 33m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Union Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

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 20m.

How far is it from Wales to Inverness?

The distance between Wales and Inverness is 473 miles. The road distance is 522.5 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 20m and costs £90 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 20m and costs £90 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 57m.

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 522 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Wales to Inverness.

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

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

There are 11 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 33m
£48–193
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 20m
£92–328
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 Union Streetbus E8
13h 57m
Drive 519.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Invernesscar 519.4 mi
9h 39m
£128–184
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
£101–266
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 8m
£97–268
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 5m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 13m
£100–261
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 33m
£49–166
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
£95–193
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus megabus M90 / ...
12h 31m
£67–383

Wales to Inverness by train

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Distance: 470.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Union Street via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

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