Carlisle to Inverness Trains

Carlisle to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Inverness takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 26m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness

5h 47m

£90–173

Carlisle to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:18 PM → 11:19 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:21 PM → 5:25 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:10 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:07 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:22 PM → 12:07 PM
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13h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Inverness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Carlisle to Inverness train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:02 PM → 8:05 PM

4:18 PM → 9:23 PM

6:18 PM → 11:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:02 PM → 8:05 PM

4:18 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:02 PM → 8:05 PM

4:18 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:02 PM → 8:05 PM

4:18 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:15 PM

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:03 PM → 8:02 PM

4:16 PM → 9:14 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:21 PM → 5:25 PM

2:18 PM → 7:10 PM

3:03 PM → 8:07 PM

10:22 PM → 12:07 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM

12:10 PM → 5:02 PM

3:02 PM → 8:05 PM

4:18 PM → 9:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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10:22 PM → 12:07 PM
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