Inverness to Nelson Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Nelson takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Nelson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 28m
Duration: 400 mi
Distance: £170
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Nelsontrain

8h 9m

£125–232

Inverness to Nelson train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness and Nelson. 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 Nelson at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
6:52 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:44 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:52 AM → 7:08 PM
8h 16m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 9:04 PM
7h 39m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 11:06 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:52 PM → 10:28 AM
Arrives next day
15h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:38 AM → 2:28 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 33m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 6:28 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 8:28 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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