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Chester to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Inverness takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 19m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£168
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
8h 47m
£135–288

Chester to Inverness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Chester and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 414 mi
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 47m.

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