How to travel from Swansea to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Inverness is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Swansea 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 Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £130($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance854km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).

The distance between Swansea and Inverness is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Swansea and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £130 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Inverness. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Swansea and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10hrs, 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 Swansea and Inverness. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cathays Park Park Place Stop RB, Cathays Park University RE, Abington and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Swansea and Inverness. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Swansea and Inverness. The distance is around 854km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £130 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Inverness

Transport options from Swansea to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4hrs
£130($150)
every 2 hours853km (530 miles)
Train to Bristol Parkway, plane4h 50m
£265($315)
every 2 hours876km (544 miles)
Train to Wilmslow, Fly5h 50m
£225($270)
every 2 hours826km (513 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane5h 50m
£345($405)
every 3 hours957km (595 miles)
Train to Bridgend, plane6h 15m
£280($330)
5 times a day882km (548 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane7h 10m
£160($190)
every 3 hours960km (596 miles)
Train to Cardiff Central, plane7h 15m
£180($215)
5 times a day962km (598 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10hrs
£260($305)
5 times a day978km (608 miles)
Train via Bristol Parkway11h 25m
£225($265)
once daily1,110km (690 miles)
Train via Crewe12h 10m
£150($180)
6 times a week982km (610 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
£63($75)
once a week979km (608 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
£95($115)
on demand854km (531 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