Transfer to/from - Inverness airport (INV)

Transportation

Bus

Stagecoach (Tel +44 345 241 8000) operates line 11 every 30 minutes between the enclosure, the city centre, Nairn, Ardersier and Tornagrain Village. Buses run Monday to Saturday between 6:00 am and 11:10 pm and Sundays from 6:00 am to 7:20 pm. Journey time to Inverness town centre is approximately 25 min. and tickets cost £6.00.

Train

The station is connected to the terminal by a footbridge, 15-20 minutes away, and can also be reached by bus 11. ScotRail services (Tel +44 344 811 0141) run from there to Inverness city (£5.20; 12 min.) and Aberdeen (£18.10; 2 hours and 10 min.) Other stops include Nairn, Kintore, Keith, Inverurie, Insch, Huntly, Forres, Elgin and Dyce.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside the terminal building. The official operator is Inverness Taxis (Tel +44 146 322 2222). The journey to the city centre takes 20 minutes and costs £20.00-25.00. Other companies available are: A2B Taxis Inverness (Tel +44 146 380 7060), Capital Taxis Inverness (Tel +44 146 380 8080), Highland Cabs (Tel +44 146 333 3333), Inverness Airport Taxi (Tel +44 146 326 4064), Inverness City Taxis (Tel +44 146 355 5555), Inverness Executive Taxis (Tel +44 146 380 5810), Inverness Premier Taxis (Tel +44 795 617 5711).

Timetables and routes

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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