The distance between Northampton and Inverness is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Northampton to Inverness by train, plane, 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 Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Edinburgh and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Nottingham then Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Northampton to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Northampton and Inverness is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Northampton and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton 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 Northampton and Inverness. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Northampton and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9hrs, 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 Northampton and Inverness. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Northampton and Inverness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Northampton and Inverness. The distance is around 786km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 55m | £195($230) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
Train to Milton Keynes Central, Fly | 3h 25m | £170($200) | hourly | 757km (470 miles) |
Train to London Euston, Fly | 3h 30m | £205($240) | hourly | 862km (536 miles) |
Train to London Euston, plane | 3h 55m | £140($170) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 3h 55m | £175($205) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 40m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 759km (471 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 849km (528 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | £48($57) | 3 times a week | 821km (510 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | £135($160) | on demand | 786km (488 miles) |
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The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.