The average train between Inverness and Deeside takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Deeside. 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 3 hours between Inverness and Deeside. 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 Deeside at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Deeside. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Deeside station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Inverness to Deeside train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Deeside train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Inverness to Deeside train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Deeside is 481.6 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Shotton via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 27m.