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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Inverness is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Union Street via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Inverness via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Inverness?

The distance between Whitehaven and Inverness is 325 miles. The road distance is 283.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Whitehaven to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Inverness bus from?

Whitehaven to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Inverness train from?

Whitehaven to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Inverness?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 44m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Inverness bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Inverness bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Inverness train arrive?

Whitehaven to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Inverness is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Whitehaven to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 447+ hotels available in Inverness.

Whitehaven to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Whitehaven to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
7h 44m
£39–144
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
11h 32m
£29–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
9h 12m
Drive 281.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Invernesscar 281.9 mi
5h 3m
£69–100
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane GLA - INV
7h 55m
£98–324
Train
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain Whitehaven - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 25m
£70–99
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h 28m
£108–299

Whitehaven to Inverness by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Inverness.

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Inverness via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Union Street via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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