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Liverpool to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Inverness takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.

8h 38m
Duration
404 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
8h 53m
£116–237

Liverpool to Inverness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Liverpool and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Inverness at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h 55m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 52m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailCaledonian Sleeper14h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 42m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 50m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Inverness via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 53m.

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