How to travel from Crewe to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Inverness is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Crewe to Inverness by plane, train, 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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Fly

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated byeasyJet+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Inverness.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance624km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Inverness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Crewe and Inverness is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Crewe and Inverness by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Inverness is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Inverness. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Crewe and Inverness with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 8h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Crewe and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Crewe and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Crewe and Inverness. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Inverness (INV). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Crewe and Inverness with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

easyJet and Loganair fly between Crewe and Inverness. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Inverness (INV). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Crewe to Inverness typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Manchester (MAN) and and arrive into Inverness (INV).

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 Crewe and Inverness. The distance is around 624km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Inverness is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Crewe to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Inverness

Transport options from Crewe to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
£140($165)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
£190($225)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
£145($170)
5 times a day682km (424 miles)
Train to Inverness8h 45m
£45($53)
once daily686km (426 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
£62($73)
5 times a day663km (412 miles)
Train to Preston, bus8h 25m
£58($69)
once daily662km (412 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£110($130)
on demand624km (387 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