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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness
    5h 19m
    £110–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 9m
    £39–77

  3. Drive 276.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Invernesscar car 276.3 mi
    5h 23m
    £68–98

  4. Fly from Newcastle

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    6h 57m
    £106–212

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 28m
    £98–254

  6. Bus via John Dobson Street

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    8h 18m
    £42–79

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    6h 7m
    £140–308

Durham to Inverness by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to Inverness once a week. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Inverness Union Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 8h 9m.

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