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How to get fromLancashire to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lancashire to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 34m
    £121–226

  2. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 43m
    £48–83

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    9h 41m
    £54–113

  4. Drive  332.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lancashire to Invernesscar car 332.4 mi
    6h 5m
    £83–120

  5. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 36m
    £105–241

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 13m
    £86–126

  7. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    8h
    £115–301

Lancashire to Inverness by bus and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Inverness via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, and Haymarket in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wheatley Farm to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 41m.

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