The average train between Inverness and Birkenhead takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Birkenhead. 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 Birkenhead. 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 Birkenhead at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Birkenhead? 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 Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Inverness to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Inverness to Birkenhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Birkenhead is 460.6 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 7h 37m.