Inverness to Nelson Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Nelson takes 9h 18m 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 18m
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 10m

£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 6:52 PM which arrives into Nelson at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 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

Frequently asked questions

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