The average train between Inverness and Bristol takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Bristol. 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Bristol at 4:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Bristol station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
Inverness to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Inverness to Bristol train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Bristol is 678 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Bristol Temple Meads via Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 10h 14m.