The average train between Bristol and Inverness takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 3 times a day between Bristol and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Inverness station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
Bristol to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Bristol to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Inverness is 678 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Inverness via Wolverhampton and Haymarket in around 11h 8m.