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Manchester to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Inverness takes 8h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 34m
Duration
404 mi
Distance
£162
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 47m
£125–225

Manchester to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail17h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 40m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 49m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 37m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 403.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Inverness via Haymarket in around 7h 47m.

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