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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Southport is to bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Southport is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Southport. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Southport via Perth, Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Inverness to Southport?

The distance between Inverness and Southport is 404 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Southport without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 9m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Inverness to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Southport train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Southport?

The best way to get from Inverness to Southport is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 9m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 9h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £310 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Inverness to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Southport train arrive?

Inverness to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Southport is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Inverness to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1949+ hotels available in Southport.

Inverness to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 9m
£141–282
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 Stationbus Uk030
9h 53m
£54–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Boltontrain
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
9h 20m
£96–171
Drive 349.6 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Southportcar 349.6 mi
6h 19m
£85–123
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 Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 5m
£107–252
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 30m
£129–196
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
7h 45m
£70–306
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 Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 48m
£127–324

Inverness to Southport by train and foot

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 401.8 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Southport via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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