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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Cardiff Castle takes 11h 55m 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.

11h 55m
Duration
562 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Inverness to Cardiff Castle train times

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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 6m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 6m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 59m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 47m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales9h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales16h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales17h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 6m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 6m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 1m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales10h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Cardiff Castle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Inverness to Cardiff Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 562.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Cardiff Castle via Haymarket, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 10h 48m.

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