The average train between Inverness and Southport takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Southport. 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 every 3 hours between Inverness and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Southport? 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 Southport. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Wigan North Western station via Perth station and Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Inverness to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
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The distance between Inverness and Southport is 433 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Southport via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 8h 10m.