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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Lancaster takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Lancaster. 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 26m
Duration
352 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Lancaster train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Lancaster. 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 Lancaster at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 42m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express13h 34m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Lancaster? 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.

Map of how to get from Inverness to Lancaster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 352.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Lancaster via Haymarket in around 6h 2m.

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