Inverness Transport

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The Gateway to the Highlands, Inverness is a city that caters for everyone. With a great range of shops and restaurants for those that need the modern conveniences and easy access to the hills and glens of the Highlands for those that want to enjoy the great outdoors, Inverness is both the cultural centre of the north and the ideal base for adventure seekers with easy access to Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National Park.

Despite its position in the far north of Scotland, Inverness can actually be reached quite easily from almost anywhere in the UK. For those travelling by car, the roads from the south are easy to navigate and Inverness is well signposted when you reach Scotland. If you don`t fancy a long drive then the rail links are excellent and offer a convenient way to reach the Highlands. If you book in advance you can take advantage of early bird fares and really get a great value seat. The journey up the east coast in particular takes in some spectacular scenery once you cross over the Scottish border.

If you are short of time then you should consider taking advantage of one of the many low cost flight routes to Inverness. Flybe, Easyjet and BMI provide low cost routes to Inverness. Scheduled flights operate directly into Inverness from London Gatwick, London Luton, Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Jersey, Manchester, Southampton and East Midlands. If you wish to also spend a few days in Scotland's capital you can also take an onward flight to Inverness from Edinburgh Airport. Some of the most popular flight routes into Inverness come from London, both Gatwick and Luton airports, and rapidly transport business and leisure travellers alike into the heart of the Scottish Highlands. These routes take only one hour forty minutes flight time and whisk you from the bustling city of London to the tranquillity of the Highlands in less time than it takes to get across London!

The best time to visit Inverness is in the summer months of June to September when the days are long, with virtually twenty four hours of daylight. There is of course no guarantee of good weather but if you are lucky, you will see some sunshine and can really take advantage of the abundance of outdoor activities available. Visitors should be aware of the Scottish midges that can really make a nuisance of themselves in the countryside, especially near to water. Take plenty of insect repellent and a good sense of humour if you plan to venture into the hills.

The beauty of Inverness and the surrounding area is that there is such a wide range of accommodation options. From extremely low cost youth hostels in the city and camping sites in the stunning national parks and countryside to upmarket hotels on the river in the heart of Inverness city, there will be something to suit your budget. If you plan to come in the summer months it is a good idea to book ahead to ensure you get the best price and are not left stranded when you arrive. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to find it in Scotland's beautiful Highland capital and you can travel home from   Inverness to Gatwick or elsewhere in the UK, feeling like you have been to a different world
 

City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour of Inverness