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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Inverness

Composite routes from Manchester to Inverness

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
600 km.
from $33
Other
9 h 12 min
460 km.
from $78.35
7 h 47 min
460 km.
from $249.20
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $209.67
12 h 11 min
460 km.
from $111.15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$75.95

Park's of Hamilton

Phone:
01698 653164
Email:
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$189.87

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$94.93

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Inverness is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Inverness Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Inverness?

The distance between Manchester and Inverness is 519 km. The road distance is 588.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Manchester to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Inverness train from?

Manchester to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Inverness?

The best way to get from Manchester to Inverness is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 7h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Manchester to Inverness bus arrive?

Manchester to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Inverness train arrive?

Manchester to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Inverness is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Manchester to Inverness.

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

Book your Manchester to Inverness train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Inverness bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Inverness. Prices start at $27.88 per night.
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