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Trip Overview

The average train between Formby and Inverness takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Formby 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.

9h 11m
Duration
409 mi
Distance
£165
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Formby to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Formby and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail8h 22m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailCaledonian Sleeper13h 31m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail14h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 25m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 25m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 25m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 25m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 25m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail8h • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail7h 55m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 28m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail7h 24m • 4 changes
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    MerseyrailNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 58m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Inverness via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 9h 18m.

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