What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle is to bus via Dunblane which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Blackness Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Blackness Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Square via Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Blackness Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Blackness Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Linlithgow via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

The distance between Inverness and Blackness Castle is 169 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Blackness Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle without a car is to bus via Dunblane which takes 5h 10m and costs £24 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Blackness Castle bus from?

Inverness to Blackness Castle bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Blackness Castle train from?

Inverness to Blackness Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

The best way to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle is to bus via Dunblane which takes 5h 10m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Inverness to Blackness Castle bus arrive?

Inverness to Blackness Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dunblane Police Station.

Where does the Inverness to Blackness Castle train arrive?

Inverness to Blackness Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Blackness Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Blackness Castle is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Inverness to Blackness Castle.

Where can I stay near Blackness Castle?

There are 3019+ hotels available in Blackness Castle.

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to Blackness Castle by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Dunblane
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
5h 10m
£24–39
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 16m
£53–135
Drive 152.2 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Blackness Castlecar 152.2 mi
2h 48m
£37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
6h 38m
£34–62

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Blackness Castle, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Dunblane Police Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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