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Inverness to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Cardiff takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Cardiff. 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 48m
Duration
562 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
10h 35m
£188–374

Inverness to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 561.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Cardiff Central via Haymarket and Crewe in around 10h 35m.

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