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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cartmel is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cartmel is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Quaker Meeting House via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Grange-over-Sands via Haymarket and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cartmel?

The distance between Inverness and Cartmel is 372 miles. The road distance is 307.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cartmel without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Inverness to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cartmel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cartmel train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Cartmel?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cartmel is to train via Lancaster which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Inverness to Cartmel bus arrive?

Inverness to Cartmel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Cartmel train arrive?

Inverness to Cartmel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cartmel?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cartmel is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Inverness to Cartmel.

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Cartmel.

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There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Cartmel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 5m
£129–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
12h 11m
£65–110
Drive 305.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cartmelcar 305.4 mi
5h 31m
£76–109
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
6h 4m
£132–288
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
8h 38m
£108–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
9h 29m
£85–121
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
8h 27m
£145–345
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
10h 24m
£147–365

Inverness to Cartmel by bus

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Distance: 370.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Cartmel via Haymarket, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Quaker Meeting House via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Blackhall Road in around 12h 11m.

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