How to travel from Inverness to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Crewe.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Shudehill Interchange and then to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance638km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Stoke on Trent

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Inverness to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
£84($100)
hourly571km (355 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 10m
£235($280)
hourly686km (426 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£110($130)
every 3 hours666km (414 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£155($180)
4 times a day706km (439 miles)
Train to Crewe9h 10m
£52($62)
6 times a week710km (441 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
£47($56)
twice daily708km (440 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
£110($130)
on demand638km (396 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent