The average train between Essen and Inverness takes 14h 56m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 Essen and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:32 AM which arrives into Inverness at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Inverness station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
Essen to Inverness train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Inverness train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Essen to Inverness train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essen and Inverness is 985.5 km. The road distance is 1,593 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Inverness via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 15h 22m.