How to travel from Penzance to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Inverness is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penzance 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,130km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Penzance and Inverness is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 823km (511 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Penzance and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Inverness. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Penzance and Inverness. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 15h 20m, 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 Penzance and Inverness. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Penzance and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Plymouth and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Penzance and Inverness. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Inverness

Transport options from Penzance to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 10m
£250($295)
every 2 hours1,049km (652 miles)
Plane and Train6h 45m
£320($380)
twice daily991km (616 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane8h 25m
£350($410)
every 2 hours1,098km (682 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane8h 25m
£380($450)
5 times a day1,107km (688 miles)
Train + 1 similar
15h 20m
£325($385)
6 times a week1,324km (823 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central16h 50m
£220($260)
once daily1,301km (809 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
£63($74)
twice a week1,259km (782 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
£195($230)
on demand1,130km (702 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