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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Inverness takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lancaster to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 21m
Duration
352 mi
Distance
£152
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lancaster to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lancaster and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRail14h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 55m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 5m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 56m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressScotRail14h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 55m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 55m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 6m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 55m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Inverness? 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.

Map of how to get from Lancaster to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 352.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Inverness via Haymarket in around 6h 54m.

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