The average train between Derby and Inverness takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Derby 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 once daily between Derby and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Inverness at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Inverness station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Derby to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Derby to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Derby and Inverness is 535.7 km. The road distance is 764 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Inverness via York in around 8h 18m.