The average train between Inverness and Annan takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Annan. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Annan at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Annan. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Annan station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
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, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Annan is 283.3 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Annan via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 21m.