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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Stafford is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Stafford is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs £75 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Stafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Chell Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Stafford?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Stafford via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Inverness to Stafford?

The distance between Inverness and Stafford is 451 miles. The road distance is 412.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Stafford without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 41m and costs £150 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Inverness to Stafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stafford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to Stafford train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to Stafford?

The best way to get from Inverness to Stafford is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 41m and costs £150 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Inverness to Stafford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Stafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Stafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Stafford is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Inverness to Stafford.

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 41m
£153–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
12h 44m
£62–110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Staffordtrain
9h 29m
£99–167
Drive 410.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Staffordcar 410.5 mi
7h 4m
£102–148
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 Wilmslow to Staffordtrain
5h 14m
£105–248
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Crewetrain Inverness - London Euston
8h 50m
£105–152
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Staffordtrain
5h 16m
£93–261
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
7h 5m
£108–314
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
7h 22m
£72–208
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane INV - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4h 17m
£75–246
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 Staffordtrain
6h 28m
£92–220
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 Wilmslow to Staffordtrain
7h 56m
£118–306

Inverness to Stafford by train

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Distance: 447.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Stafford via Haymarket in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Chell Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Stoke-on-Trent, and bus station in around 12h 44m.

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