How to travel from Sheffield to Inverness, United Kingdom
The distance between Sheffield and Inverness is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sheffield to Inverness by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Sheffield if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Inverness.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£180($215)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Inverness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Inverness by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Sheffield and Inverness is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Sheffield and Inverness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Inverness. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Sheffield and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Sheffield 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 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield 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 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 Sheffield and Inverness. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Inverness is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around £180 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Inverness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 580km (360 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 30m | £230($270) | every 2 hours | 738km (458 miles) |
| Train to Leicester, plane | 4h 25m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 5h 5m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 675km (420 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 5h 15m | £250($295) | every 3 hours | 828km (515 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £475($560) | every 3 hours | 676km (420 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £180($215) | 5 times a day | 727km (451 miles) |
| Train via Carlisle | 9h 50m | £110($130) | once a week | 703km (437 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | £74($87) | on demand | 646km (401 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sheffield and Inverness
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Airports near Inverness
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Inverness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Inverness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Inverness