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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Alton is to fly and train which costs £50 - £210 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Alton is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £60 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Alton?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Alton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Alton?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Alton. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Alton via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Inverness to Alton?

The distance between Inverness and Alton is 495 miles. The road distance is 558.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Alton without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 11m and costs £210 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Inverness to Alton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alton bus from?

Inverness to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Alton train from?

Inverness to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Alton?

The best way to get from Inverness to Alton is to train via London which takes 10h 11m and costs £210 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 42m.

Where does the Inverness to Alton bus arrive?

Inverness to Alton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Alton train arrive?

Inverness to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Alton?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Alton is 559 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Inverness to Alton.

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

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Inverness to Alton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Altontrain
5h 3m
£64–289
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
5h 36m
£53–210
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
10h 11m
£218–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
16h 42m
Drive 555.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Altoncar 555.3 mi
10h 1m
£135–195
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain
5h 30m
£80–223
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
7h 46m
£110–463
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 13 bus
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoketrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cemeterybus
6h 32m
£85–230
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Altontrain London Waterloo - Alton
12h 54m
£197–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Basingstoketrain
13h 38m
£198–386

Inverness to Alton by train, foot, and subway

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10h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.5 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Alton, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to High Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 16h 42m.

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