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Holyhead to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Inverness takes 11h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 4m. 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.

11h 23m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
£216
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
11h 1m
£168–343

Holyhead to Inverness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Holyhead and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 498.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Inverness via Chester, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 11h 1m.

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