The average train between Inverness and Runcorn takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Runcorn. 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 Runcorn. 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 Runcorn at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Runcorn station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Inverness to Runcorn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Runcorn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Inverness to Runcorn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Runcorn is 469.6 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Runcorn via Haymarket and Crewe in around 7h 52m.