What is the cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Angel Row A3, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Inverness via Sheffield and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Inverness?

The distance between Ilkeston and Inverness is 498 miles. The road distance is 414.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ilkeston to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs £150 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Ilkeston to Inverness?

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Ilkeston to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Inverness bus from?

Ilkeston to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Inverness train from?

Ilkeston to Inverness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Inverness?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Inverness is to train which takes 9h 49m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Inverness bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Inverness train arrive?

Ilkeston to Inverness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Inverness is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Ilkeston to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkeston to Inverness?

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Ilkeston to Inverness - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Ilkeston to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 49m
£152–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093 / ...
12h 23m
£52–109
Drive 411.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Invernesscar 411.7 mi
7h 40m
£101–145
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
6h 51m
£92–215
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
11h 20m
£215–389
Train #2
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
12h 47m
£146–261
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
7h 16m
£126–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
6h 22m
£91–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
7h 8m
£129–416
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 20m
£136–355
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 38m
£96–244
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
10h 24m
£146–368

Ilkeston to Inverness by bus and train

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9h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ilkeston to Inverness.

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Distance: 495 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Inverness via The Bell, Long Eaton, Sheffield, and Doncaster in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stance 3 via Upper Parliament Street, Angel Row A3, Collin Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 12h 23m.

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