The distance between Torquay and Inverness is around 881km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 12 different ways to get from Torquay 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.
👋 Also check out Inverness → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Inverness.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
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There are several options for getting from Torquay to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($180).
The distance between Torquay and Inverness is around 881km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (485 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Torquay and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £155 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Inverness. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Torquay and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 50m, 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 Torquay and Inverness. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Torquay and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay 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 3h 50m.
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 Torquay and Inverness. The distance is around 984km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 50m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 5h 15m | £275($325) | every 2 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5h 40m | £370($435) | every 3 hours | 986km (612 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 40m | £295($350) | 5 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 40m | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 931km (578 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6h 60m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 7hrs | £205($245) | 5 times a day | 990km (615 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar | 10h 30m | £275($325) | 5 times a day | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Train | 11h 50m | £295($350) | 5 times a day | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 14h 50m | £190($225) | 6 times a week | 1,134km (704 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | £73($86) | twice a week | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | £110($130) | on demand | 984km (611 miles) |
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The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.