Inverness to Carnforth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carnforth takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 59m
Duration: 358 mi
Distance: £152
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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6h 36m

£109–210

Inverness to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Carnforth. 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 Carnforth at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:53 PM → 1:23 PM
Arrives next day
18h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:52 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:52 PM → 9:01 AM
Arrives next day
14h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 5:01 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Carnforth? 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.