The average train between Inverness and Cardiff Castle takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Cardiff Castle. 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 Cardiff Castle. 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 Castle at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cardiff Castle. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Cardiff Castle station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Inverness to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Cardiff Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Inverness to Cardiff Castle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Cardiff Castle is 670.1 km. The road distance is 905 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Cardiff Castle via Haymarket, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 49m.