The average train between Holyhead and Inverness takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. 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 twice daily between Holyhead and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 10h 52m. 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 10h 52m.
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 802 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 10h 37m.