The average train between Inverness and Annan takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Annan. 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 Annan. 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 Annan at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Annan? 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 Annan. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Annan station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Inverness to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Inverness to Annan train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Inverness and Annan is 283.3 km. The road distance is 479 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Annan via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 13m.