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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Inverness is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Inverness via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Bolton to Inverness?

The distance between Bolton and Inverness is 329 miles. The road distance is 352.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 25m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bolton to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Inverness bus from?

Bolton to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Inverness train from?

Bolton to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Inverness?

The best way to get from Bolton to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 25m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Bolton to Inverness bus arrive?

Bolton to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Inverness train arrive?

Bolton to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Inverness is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Bolton to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Bolton to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Inverness by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
4h 39m
£96–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
10h 52m
£52–153
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 25m
£132–274
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
9h 29m
£88–145
Drive 350.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Invernesscar 350.2 mi
6h 13m
£87–125
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
7h 3m
£111–306
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 12m
£117–204

Bolton to Inverness by train

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 326.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 52m.

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