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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cumbria to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    7h 42m
    £103–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    8h 31m
    £46–83

  3. Drive 271.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Invernesscar car 271.4 mi
    4h 52m
    £66–95

  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
    7h 55m
    £135–291

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    8h 42m
    £96–156

  6. 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
    6h 49m
    £127–281

Cumbria to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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, and Haymarket in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Another Place to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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