The distance between Plymouth and Inverness is around 923km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 12 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £71 ($84) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Plymouth and Inverness is around 923km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 790km (491 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Plymouth and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £71 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Inverness. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Plymouth and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Plymouth and Inverness. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Plymouth and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Plymouth and Inverness. The distance is around 1,019km (633 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 20m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 923km (573 miles) |
Train to Newquay, Fly | 5h 25m | £535($635) | twice daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6h 10m | £375($445) | every 3 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 50m | £305($365) | 5 times a day | 981km (610 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 50m | £315($375) | every 3 hours | 972km (604 miles) |
Train to Newquay, plane | 7h 30m | £330($390) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 7h 30m | £215($255) | 5 times a day | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 12h 15m | £310($365) | 5 times a day | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Train via Aberdeen | 13h 35m | £340($405) | once daily | 1,273km (791 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 15hrs | £195($235) | 6 times a week | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Bus | 13h 50m | £71($84) | twice a week | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Drive | 10h 40m | £115($135) | on demand | 1,019km (633 miles) |
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The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.