How to travel from Wells to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Inverness is around 751km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells to Inverness by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
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5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Inverness.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance870km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Wells to Inverness by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Wells and Inverness is around 751km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Wells and Inverness by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Inverness is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wells and Inverness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Inverness. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wells and Inverness. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Inverness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Wells and Inverness. The distance is around 870km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Inverness is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

How do I get from Wells to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Inverness

Transport options from Wells to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
3h 20m
£165($195)
5 times a day751km (467 miles)
Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), Train5h 10m
£275($330)
5 times a day855km (531 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train6h 30m
£120($140)
5 times a day858km (533 miles)
Plane and Train6h 35m
£135($160)
5 times a day860km (534 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 30m
£220($260)
5 times a day791km (492 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train and plane5h 10m
£230($270)
every 2 hours959km (596 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
£52($62)
twice a week958km (595 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
£150($180)
on demand870km (540 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