The distance between Inverness and Stoke on Trent is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Inverness to Stoke on Trent by plane, 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 Stoke on Trent → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Stoke on Trent by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between Inverness and Stoke on Trent is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Inverness and Stoke on Trent by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Stoke on Trent. 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 6h 55m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Inverness and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Inverness and Stoke on Trent. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Inverness and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 638km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Stoke on Trent is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 25m | £84($100) | hourly | 571km (355 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 10m | £235($280) | hourly | 686km (426 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £110($130) | every 3 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | £155($180) | 4 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
Train to Crewe | 9h 10m | £52($62) | 6 times a week | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus | 9h 40m | £47($56) | twice daily | 708km (440 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £110($130) | on demand | 638km (396 miles) |
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The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.