The average train between Chester and Inverness takes 9h 18m 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.
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 11:22 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 39m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Inverness station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Chester to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Chester to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Inverness is 484.2 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 45m.