How to travel from Inverness to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Middlesbrough is around 490km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inverness to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MiddlesbroughInverness if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance490km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £85 ($100).

The distance between Inverness and Middlesbrough is around 490km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Inverness and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £85 ($100).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Darlington. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Caledonian Sleeper and Northern Rail run train services between Inverness and Middlesbrough. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Inverness and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 490km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Inverness to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
£79($95)
4 times a day577km (359 miles)
Train via Newcastle8hrs
£64($76)
once a week570km (354 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
£45($53)
once daily509km (316 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
£85($100)
on demand490km (305 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough