The average train between Cheltenham and Inverness takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Inverness station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Cheltenham to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Cheltenham to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Inverness is 635.4 km. The road distance is 838 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 10h 21m.