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 £65 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness is to line 375 bus and train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs £100 - £240.

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 Kirkby Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 or bus from Skelmersdale to Inverness?

The best way to get from Skelmersdale to Inverness is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 39m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Skelmersdale to Inverness bus arrive?

Skelmersdale to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, 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 1349+ 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 39m
£112–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
10h 56m
£67–123
Drive 351.9 mi
1. Drive from Skelmersdale to Invernesscar 351.9 mi
6h 12m
£89–128
Line 375 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Invernesstrain
6h 11m
£104–239
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 39m
£91–132
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 57m
£79–127
Line 375 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Concourse to Wigan Rail Stationsbus
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 36m
£114–299
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
8h 13m
£90–270

Skelmersdale to Inverness by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 393.7 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concourse to Bus Station Stance 3 via Kirkby Bus Station, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 56m.

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