The average train between Inverness and Deeside takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. 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 4 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 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want 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 Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
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 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.