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How to get fromInverness to Lake District National Parkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to Lake District National Park by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    6h 47m
    £101–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    9h 5m
    £49–85

  3. Drive 290.9 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Hawkshead Tourist Informationcar car 290.9 mi
    5h 18m
    £71–102

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    6h 13m
    £118–286

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    8h 22m
    £96–148

Inverness to Lake District National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Lake District National Park, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Keswick via Edinburgh Waverley, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Keswick via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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