The average train between Inverness and Southport takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 14m • 2 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 Southport station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Inverness to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Inverness to Southport train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Southport is 433 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Southport via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 7h 34m.