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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Invernessby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 143 bus, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain train
    4h 17m
    £94–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    9h 32m
    £54–102

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 56m
    £137–292

  4. Drive 364.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Invernesscar car 364.8 mi
    6h 27m
    £89–129

  5. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    6h 55m
    £109–302

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    10h
    £132–214

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 10m
    £90–147

Greater Manchester to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Inverness via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Haymarket in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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