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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Inverness takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is at least one train 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.

5h 39m
Duration
322 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Durham to Inverness train times

Trains run once daily between Durham and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Durham is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.

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