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Chester to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Inverness takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 20m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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 48m
£126–246

Chester to Inverness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Chester and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailCaledonian Sleeper12h 59m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail13h 53m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 48m.

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