How to travel from Worcester to Inverness, United Kingdom
The distance between Worcester and Inverness is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Worcester 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 → Worcester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Edinburgh and then to Inverness.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Inverness.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Inverness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Worcester to Inverness by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Worcester and Inverness is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Worcester and Inverness by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Worcester to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Inverness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Inverness. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Inverness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Edinburgh. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Transport for Wales and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Worcester and Inverness. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Worcester and Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Inverness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Inverness (INV). instead which will take 2h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Worcester and Inverness. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Inverness is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Inverness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 50m | £200($235) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 55m | £190($225) | every 3 hours | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 25m | £180($210) | hourly | 683km (425 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 4h 30m | £240($285) | hourly | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 35m | £225($270) | every 3 hours | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 55m | £225($270) | hourly | 938km (583 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 6h 15m | £120($145) | 5 times a day | 765km (475 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level | 10h 15m | £55($65) | once daily | 812km (505 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 50m | £47($56) | once daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £130($150) | on demand | 742km (461 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Worcester and Inverness
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
Thameslink
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Inverness
The following major airports near Inverness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Inverness
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 125km (78 miles) from Inverness
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Inverness