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How to Travel from

Cardiff to Inverness

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$569.60
Plane from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
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
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
Website:
parksofhamilton.co.uk/
Bus from Queensferry Street to Bus
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$316.44

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$265.81–$886.04

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
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
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 Crewe to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$126.58

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave and arriving at Inverness Bus Station via Bristol Bond St and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Inverness?

The distance between Cardiff and Inverness is 788 km. The road distance is 867.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cardiff to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Inverness bus from?

Cardiff to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - Herbert St Lloyd George Ave station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Inverness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Inverness is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 14h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Inverness is 867 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Cardiff to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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