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Leicester to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Inverness takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leicester to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 51m
Duration
551 mi
Distance
£227
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leicester to Inverness train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Leicester and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:13 AM which arrives into Inverness at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Inverness? 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Inverness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 551.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Inverness via Peterborough in around 9h 8m.

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