How to travel from Barnstaple to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Inverness is around 902km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £225($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street then Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance979km (608 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).

The distance between Barnstaple and Inverness is around 902km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Barnstaple and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Inverness. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Barnstaple and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Inverness. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Inverness. The distance is around 979km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £225 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Inverness

Transport options from Barnstaple to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£225($270)
every 2 hours902km (561 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 35m
£265($315)
every 2 hours942km (586 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 10m
£340($400)
every 3 hours1,007km (625 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane7hrs
£320($380)
5 times a week960km (597 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane7h 30m
£180($215)
every 2 hours1,009km (627 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane7h 35m
£200($235)
5 times a day1,011km (628 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11hrs
£255($300)
5 times a day1,094km (680 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids14h 55m
£180($215)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
£66($78)
twice a week1,085km (674 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
£170($200)
on demand979km (608 miles)

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Airports near Inverness

The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Inverness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Inverness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Inverness