How to travel from Plymouth to Inverness, United Kingdom

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.

12 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,019km (633 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Inverness

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Inverness

Transport options from Plymouth to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 20m
£160($190)
every 2 hours923km (573 miles)
Train to Newquay, Fly5h 25m
£535($635)
twice daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane6h 10m
£375($445)
every 3 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 50m
£305($365)
5 times a day981km (610 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 50m
£315($375)
every 3 hours972km (604 miles)
Train to Newquay, plane7h 30m
£330($390)
twice daily1,026km (637 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane7h 30m
£215($255)
5 times a day1,032km (641 miles)
Train + 2 similar
12h 15m
£310($365)
5 times a day1,197km (744 miles)
Train via Aberdeen13h 35m
£340($405)
once daily1,273km (791 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central15hrs
£195($235)
6 times a week1,175km (730 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
£71($84)
twice a week1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
£115($135)
on demand1,019km (633 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