The distance between Liverpool and Inverness is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Liverpool to Inverness by 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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Take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Inverness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).
The distance between Liverpool and Inverness is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Liverpool and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Inverness is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Inverness. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston and Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Liverpool and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Liverpool and Inverness. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street, Preston City Centre Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Liverpool and Inverness. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Inverness. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Inverness is Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Inverness. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) and Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Inverness. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | £145($175) | 5 times a day | 657km (408 miles) |
Train via Preston | 8h 30m | £64($76) | 6 times a week | 661km (411 miles) |
Train via Newcastle | 8h 30m | £76($90) | once daily | 783km (487 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | £48($57) | once daily | 643km (399 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | £68($80) | on demand | 591km (367 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Scottish Citylink
Loganair
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.