The average train between Inverness and Durham takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Durham. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Durham station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Inverness to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Inverness to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Durham is 342.3 km. The road distance is 518 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 48m.