Holyhead to Inverness Trains

Holyhead to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Inverness takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. 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.

10h 58m
Duration: 498 mi
Distance: £205
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
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10h 38m

£155–290

Holyhead to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Holyhead and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 9:23 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
2:02 PM → 11:19 PM
9h 17m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
14h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:59 AM → 3:29 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 8:02 PM
10h • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:46 AM → 5:25 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
18h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
9:05 AM → 6:26 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
10:02 AM → 8:05 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holyhead 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.

Holyhead to Inverness trains

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Holyhead to Inverness train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM

11:53 AM → 9:23 PM

2:02 PM → 11:19 PM

6:00 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM

8:00 AM → 5:02 PM

9:05 AM → 6:26 PM

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:59 AM → 3:29 PM

8:01 AM → 5:02 PM

9:02 AM → 6:26 PM

10:02 AM → 8:02 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:46 AM → 5:25 PM

2:30 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM

8:00 AM → 5:02 PM

9:05 AM → 6:26 PM

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM

8:00 AM → 5:02 PM

9:05 AM → 6:26 PM

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 3:29 PM

8:00 AM → 5:02 PM

9:05 AM → 6:26 PM

10:02 AM → 8:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Inverness, Scotland?

Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay

Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay

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6:00 PM → 8:35 AM
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2:30 PM → 8:35 AM
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