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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 38m
    £138–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 58m
    £52–148

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    9h 33m
    £97–171

  4. Drive 349.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Invernesscar car 349.6 mi
    6h 20m
    £86–123

  5. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 26m
    £107–251

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 34m
    £126–206

  7. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    8h 35m
    £128–325

Southport to Inverness by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Inverness via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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