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Inverness to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

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.

8h 55m
Duration
402 mi
Distance
£160
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Southport train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited14h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 50m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 49m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 46m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 30m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 52m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 7m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited9h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Southport, England?

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.

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