The average train between Inverness and York takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into York at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to York. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at York station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Inverness to York train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to York train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Inverness to York train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and York is 438.1 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to York via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 52m.