The average train between Carnforth and Inverness takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth 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 every 4 hours between Carnforth and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carnforth 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 Carnforth to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Carnforth to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Carnforth to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carnforth and Inverness is 383.5 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Inverness via Lancaster and Haymarket in around 7h 40m.