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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Inverness is to drive which costs £80 - £120 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Inverness via Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Burnley to Inverness?

The distance between Burnley and Inverness is 398 miles. The road distance is 340.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 26m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Burnley to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Inverness bus from?

Burnley to Inverness bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Inverness?

The best way to get from Burnley to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 26m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Burnley to Inverness bus arrive?

Burnley to Inverness bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Inverness is 341 miles. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Burnley to Inverness.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Burnley to Inverness?

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 26m
£134–286
Drive 338.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Invernesscar 338.7 mi
6h 10m
£82–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
10h 29m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 33m
£99–235
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 36m
£129–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 48m
£106–230
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LBA - INV
8h 27m
£90–248
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 12m
£124–309

Burnley to Inverness by train

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Distance: 396 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3 via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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