The average train between Inverness and Rugby takes 10h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Rugby. 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Rugby at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Rugby station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
Inverness to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Rugby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Inverness to Rugby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Rugby is 598.5 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Rugby via Haymarket and Crewe in around 9h 1m.