What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to West Lothian?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to West Lothian is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to West Lothian?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to West Lothian is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and West Lothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to West Lothian. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Uphall St. Andrew's Drive via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and West Lothian?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to West Lothian. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Uphall via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Inverness to West Lothian?

The distance between Inverness and West Lothian is 199 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to West Lothian without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to West Lothian without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to West Lothian?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Inverness to West Lothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to West Lothian bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Inverness to West Lothian train from?

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

Train or bus from Inverness to West Lothian?

The best way to get from Inverness to West Lothian is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Inverness to West Lothian bus arrive?

Inverness to West Lothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to West Lothian train arrive?

Inverness to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to West Lothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to West Lothian is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Inverness to West Lothian.

How do I get a train ticket from Inverness to West Lothian?

Book your Inverness to West Lothian train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Inverness to West Lothian?

Book your Inverness to West Lothian bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near West Lothian?

There are 3019+ hotels available in West Lothian.

Inverness to West Lothian - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Inverness to West Lothian by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
3h 57m
£60–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h 6m
£20–28
Drive 154.9 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to West Lothiancar 154.9 mi
2h 54m
£38–55
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£62–153
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 50m
£32–63

Inverness to West Lothian by train

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and West Lothian, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Edinburgh Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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