How to travel from Inverness to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Cardiff is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Inverness to Cardiff 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket then Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Cardiff by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Inverness and Cardiff is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Inverness and Cardiff by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Cardiff. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Crewe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Cardiff. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Inverness and Cardiff. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Inverness and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Cardiff. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Inverness and Cardiff. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Cardiff is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Cardiff

Transport options from Inverness to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 60m
£105($125)
every 2 hours780km (485 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train4h 15m
£240($285)
every 2 hours788km (490 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
£320($380)
every 3 hours884km (549 miles)
Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train5h 30m
£200($240)
every 2 hours753km (468 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane6h 15m
£140($165)
every 4 hours887km (551 miles)
Train to Stirling, plane6h 20m
£160($190)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
£235($280)
4 times a day905km (562 miles)
Train via Crewe11h 45m
£130($155)
6 times a week908km (564 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
£63($74)
twice daily990km (615 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
£100($115)
on demand868km (539 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff