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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunderland 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 / ...
    6h 30m
    £102–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    7h 35m
    £37–114

  3. Drive 274.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sunderland to Invernesscar car 274.3 mi
    5h 24m
    £67–97

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    7h 4m
    £102–212

  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 40m
    £105–253

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 51m
    £40–71

Sunderland to Inverness by subway and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Sunderland, 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, you can take a bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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