The average train between Holyhead and Inverness takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Inverness station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Holyhead to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Inverness train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Holyhead to Inverness train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Inverness is 464.2 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 10h 44m.