The average train between Inverness and Aintree takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Aintree. 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Aintree. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Aintree at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Aintree? 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 Inverness to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Aintree station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Inverness to Aintree train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Aintree train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Aintree train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Aintree is 451.9 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Old Roan via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Ormskirk in around 8h 3m.