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.
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 9:09 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Carnforth station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Inverness to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Carnforth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Inverness to Carnforth train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Carnforth is 383.5 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Carnforth via Haymarket and Lancaster in around 6h 39m.