How to travel from Inverness to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Inverness and Saint Albans is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Inverness to Saint Albans by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Inverness to Saint Albans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).

The distance between Inverness and Saint Albans is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Inverness and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inverness to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Saint Albans. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Inverness and Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Saint Albans. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Inverness to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Saint Albans

Transport options from Inverness to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
£105($125)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Train to London Euston11h 35m
£61($72)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
£145($175)
on demand851km (529 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans