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Penrith to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Inverness takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 9m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
£117
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Penrith to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Penrith and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian Sleeper10h 34m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 19m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 15m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 20m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 303.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 26m.

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