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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Chester takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
414 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Inverness and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 17m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 5m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 21m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 26m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 25m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 17m • 3 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 6m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Chester? 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 Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Chester via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 18m.

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