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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carnforth takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Carnforth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 53m
Duration
358 mi
Distance
£152
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Carnforth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 46m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited14h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 20m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited6h 14m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Carnforth? 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.

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  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster in around 6h 34m.

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