Train Carlisle to Inverness from £122 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Inverness takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

6h 23m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 47m

£85–210

Carlisle to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

12:21 PM → 5:25 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 7:10 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:07 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
10:22 PM → 12:06 PM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 8:05 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:02 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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