The average train between Stafford and Inverness takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Stafford and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
Stafford to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Inverness train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Stafford to Inverness train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Stafford and Inverness is 536.6 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Inverness via Haymarket in around 8h 7m.