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How to get fromCumbria to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    7h 25m
    £88–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    8h 39m
    £47–83

  3. Drive  271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Invernesscar car 271.4 mi
    4h 52m
    £67–97

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    8h 16m
    £129–290

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 52m
    £78–188

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 54m
    £71–96

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    7h 8m
    £121–275

Cumbria to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Another Place to Inverness via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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