How to travel from Peak District National park to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Inverness is around 550km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Inverness by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out InvernessPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance630km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Inverness by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Peak District National park and Inverness is around 550km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Peak District National park and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Inverness. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly and Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Peak District National park and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Peak District National park and Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Peak District National park and Inverness. The distance is around 630km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Inverness

Transport options from Peak District National park to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£125($145)
every 2 hours550km (341 miles)
Train to Sheffield, plane4h 30m
£235($280)
every 2 hours771km (479 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
£135($160)
every 3 hours645km (401 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
£87($105)
5 times a day690km (429 miles)
Train via Preston9h 55m
£72($85)
6 times a week694km (431 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
£72($85)
on demand630km (391 miles)

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Airports near Inverness

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

INV
Inverness Airport (INV)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Inverness
ABZ
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Inverness
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Inverness