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Formby to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Inverness takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby 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 13m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
9h 21m
£119–244

Formby to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Formby and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailCaledonian Sleeper13h 33m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 27m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 27m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 27m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 27m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 27m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 57m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 30m • 4 changes

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Inverness via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 9h 21m.

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