There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 46m£98–187Bus via Galashiels
cheapest- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus 104
11h 25m£42–58Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus 104
8h 7m£50–88Drive 270.1 mi
- Drive from Inverness to Whinfell Forestcar 270.1 mi
4h 56m£67–96Fly, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 42m£126–278Train, bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forestbus 104
7h 43m£68–91
Inverness to Whinfell Forest by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest is to bus via Galashiels which costs £40 - £60 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Center Parcs Whinfell Forest via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Whinfell Forest. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Inverness and Whinfell Forest is 309 miles. The road distance is 271.7 miles.
The best way to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £95 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest, including transfers.
Inverness to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
The best way to get from Inverness to Whinfell Forest is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Whinfell Forest, England?
You can take a train from Inverness to Whinfell Forest via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Bus Station, and Center Parcs Whinfell Forest in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Whinfell Forest via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Center Parcs Whinfell Forest in around 8h 7m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–230
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from La Mexxaluna to Center Parcs Whinfell Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Inverness to Whinfell Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Inverness to Whinfell Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Whinfell Forest is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Inverness to Whinfell Forest.
There are 854+ hotels available in Whinfell Forest.









































