The average train between Bury and Inverness takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bury 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 4 times a day between Bury and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 30m • 2 changesArrives next day


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7h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bury to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Bury station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Bury to Inverness train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Preston station.
Bury to Inverness train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Inverness station.
The distance between Bury and Inverness is 448 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a bus from Bury Bridge to Inverness via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Preston, and Haymarket in around 9h 3m.