The average train between Durham and Inverness takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham 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 every 4 hours between Durham and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Inverness station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Durham to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Durham to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Inverness is 342.3 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 25m.