The average train between Inverness and Ulverston takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Ulverston. 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 Ulverston. 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 Ulverston at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Ulverston? 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 Ulverston. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Ulverston station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Inverness to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Ulverston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ulverston station.
Book your Inverness to Ulverston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Ulverston is 371.8 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Ulverston via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 7h 9m.