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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portsmouth is to fly and train which costs £65 - £230 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Portsmouth is to fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Inverness to Portsmouth?

The distance between Inverness and Portsmouth is 539 miles. The road distance is 586.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 16m and costs £220 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Inverness to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Inverness to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 10h 16m and costs £220 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 16h 14m.

Where does the Inverness to Portsmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Portsmouth is 586 miles. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Inverness to Portsmouth.

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

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Inverness to Portsmouth - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Inverness to Portsmouth by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 4m
£67–222
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus
6h 3m
£65–315
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
10h 16m
£225–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouthbus 030
16h 14m
£107–196
Drive 582.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Portsmouthcar 582.7 mi
10h 10m
£145–209
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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 35m
£84–224
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 34m
£82–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 16m
£176–485
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
7h 42m
£116–306
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
12h 59m
£164–245
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 Southampton Centraltrain
15h 23m
£189–350

Inverness to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

£225Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Portsmouth.

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Distance: 535.5 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to University of Portsmouth via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 16h 14m.

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