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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 20m
    £98–226

  2. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 48m
    £48–85

  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 58m
    £127–232

  4. Bus

    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 10m
    £55–102

  5. Drive  364.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Invernesscar car 364.8 mi
    6h 27m
    £91–132

  6. 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
    7h
    £108–296

  7. 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
    £96–141

Greater Manchester to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Inverness via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Haymarket in around 8h 58m. 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 10m.

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