The average train between Inverness and Carnforth takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 53m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Carnforth station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
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, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Inverness and Carnforth is 383.5 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Carnforth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 29m.