The average train between Inverness and Deeside takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. 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 3 times a day between Inverness and Deeside. 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 Deeside at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Deeside? 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 Deeside. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Deeside station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Inverness to Deeside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Deeside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Shotton station.
Book your Inverness to Deeside train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
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 Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 23m.