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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
    5h 2m
    £90–160

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 23m
    £39–68

  3. Drive 262.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Invernesscar car 262.6 mi
    5h 4m
    £64–93

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    6h 34m
    £102–211

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 4m
    £92–244

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    6h 56m
    £43–80

Newcastle upon Tyne to Inverness by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Inverness, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 3 times a day.

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