The average train between Colne and Inverness takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Colne 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 Colne and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Inverness station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Colne to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Colne to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colne and Inverness is 422.8 km. The road distance is 646 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 9h.