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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Inverness takes 9h 20m 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 20m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail17h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 31m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 37m • 3 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 10m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

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  • Distance: 414 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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 46m.

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