Southport to Inverness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Inverness takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport 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 46m
Duration: 402 mi
Distance: £160
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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8h 35m

£116–235

Southport to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southport and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:03 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:38 AM → 5:25 PM
7h 47m • 3 changes
11:38 AM → 7:10 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
1:38 PM → 9:26 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
7:38 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

8:30 AM → 3:29 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 5:02 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 6:26 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:30 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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.

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

You can take a train from Southport to Inverness via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 35m.

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