The average train between Exeter and Inverness takes 15h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 9:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 15h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Inverness station via Birmingham New Street station, Stafford station and Haymarket station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
Exeter to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Exeter and Inverness is 752.5 km. The road distance is 951 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Inverness via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, and Haymarket in around 12h 13m.