How to travel from Wolverhampton to Inverness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Inverness is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Inverness by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Inverness.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Inverness.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance688km (427 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Inverness

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Inverness by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Inverness is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560km (348 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Wolverhampton and Inverness by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Inverness. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, London Midland, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Wolverhampton and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Wolverhampton and Inverness. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolverhampton to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Wolverhampton and Inverness. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Inverness. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Inverness. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Wolverhampton and Inverness. The distance is around 688km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Inverness is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Inverness

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Inverness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 55m
£125($145)
5 times a day743km (462 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
£150($180)
5 times a day746km (463 miles)
Train via Crewe9h 20m
£61($72)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
£38($45)
once daily760km (472 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
£120($140)
on demand688km (427 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