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

The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Inverness is to fly which costs £90 - £310 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padstow to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs £90 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Padstow and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Dennison Road Car Park, Lordswood Road, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Padstow and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Padstow to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.

How far is it from Padstow to Inverness?

The distance between Padstow and Inverness is 520 miles. The road distance is 665.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Padstow to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 16h 38m and costs £370 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Padstow to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Inverness bus from?

Padstow to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Inverness train from?

Padstow to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train, bus or fly from Padstow to Inverness?

The best way to get from Padstow to Inverness is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs £90 - £310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £370 - £650 and takes 16h 38m, you could also bus, which costs £110 - £240 and takes 21h 24m.

Where does the Padstow to Inverness bus arrive?

Padstow to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

Where does the Padstow to Inverness train arrive?

Padstow to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Padstow to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Inverness is 666 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Padstow to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1413+ hotels available in Inverness.

Padstow to Inverness - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NQY - INV
8h 28m
£92–301
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 44m
£85–298
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
16h 38m
£378–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Lordswood Roadbus 104
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
21h 24m
£110–236
Drive 662 mi
1. Drive from Padstow to Invernesscar 662 mi
11h 32m
£162–234
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
9h 19m
£111–297
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Invernesstrain
19h 22m
£263–478

Padstow to Inverness by bus and train

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16h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.6 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

easyJet and Loganair fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School Hill to Inverness via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 16h 38m.

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