The average train between Inverness and Liverpool takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Liverpool. 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 4 times a day between Inverness and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Liverpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Inverness to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Inverness to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Liverpool is 459.2 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 7h 38m.