What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Inverness is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Livingston Bus Terminal and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Inverness via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Inverness?

The distance between Blackburn and Inverness is 173 miles. The road distance is 160.3 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £19 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn to Inverness?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Blackburn to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Inverness bus from?

Blackburn to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Inverness train from?

Blackburn to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Inverness?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Inverness is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Blackburn to Inverness bus arrive?

Blackburn to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Blackburn to Inverness train arrive?

Blackburn to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Inverness is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Blackburn to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Inverness.

Blackburn to Inverness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to Inverness by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 29m
£19–29
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 39m
£69–166
Drive 159.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Invernesscar 159.4 mi
3h
£39–56
Bus via Waterloo Place
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 10m
£34–64

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness Union Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 38m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.

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