The distance between Portsmouth and Inverness is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth 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 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Portsmouth and Inverness is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (478 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Portsmouth and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Inverness. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
South Western Railway, LNER and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Portsmouth and Inverness. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Portsmouth and Inverness. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.
National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Inverness. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Portsmouth and Inverness. The distance is around 949km (590 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | £165($195) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
Train to Woking, Fly | 3h 55m | £190($225) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane | 4h 15m | £210($250) | hourly | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 40m | £190($225) | hourly | 882km (548 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane | 5h 40m | £280($330) | every 3 hours | 917km (570 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 5m | £265($315) | 5 times a day | 914km (568 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 45m | £135($160) | once daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 12h 60m | £90($105) | once daily | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus | 15h 50m | £48($57) | twice daily | 1,092km (679 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | £165($195) | on demand | 949km (590 miles) |
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The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.