How to travel from Windsor to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Inverness is around 862km (535 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Windsor to Inverness by 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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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

LNER

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance880km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Inverness by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Windsor and Inverness is around 862km (535 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Windsor and Inverness by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Inverness. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

LNER, South Western Railway and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Windsor and Inverness. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 10m, 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 Windsor and Inverness. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Inverness. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Windsor and Inverness. The distance is around 880km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).

How do I get from Windsor to Inverness

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Inverness

Transport options from Windsor to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 45m
£200($235)
5 times a day862km (535 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
£110($130)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Train via London Waterloo12h 25m
£67($79)
6 times a week984km (611 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
£100($120)
on demand880km (547 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