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

The cheapest way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Skelmersdale and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Skelmersdale to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Concourse and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Skelmersdale and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Skelmersdale to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western and arriving at Inverness via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Skelmersdale to Inverness?

The distance between Skelmersdale and Inverness is 396 miles. The road distance is 354 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 47m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Inverness bus from?

Skelmersdale to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skelmersdale to Inverness train from?

Skelmersdale to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train, bus or fly from Skelmersdale to Inverness?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 47m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £320 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Inverness bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Inverness train arrive?

Skelmersdale to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Skelmersdale to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Skelmersdale to Inverness is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Skelmersdale to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Inverness.

Skelmersdale to Inverness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 47m
£112–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
10h 37m
£53–113
Drive 351.9 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Invernesscar 351.9 mi
6h 12m
£88–127
Line 311 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Church Streetbus
2. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 43m
£91–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolton to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
10h 39m
£79–127
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 25m
£114–307
Fly Liverpool to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LPL - INV
7h 3m
£109–320

Skelmersdale to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 393.7 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Concourse to Inverness via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Bus Station Stance 3 via Church Street, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 37m.

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