The average train between Liverpool and Inverness takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Liverpool and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Inverness station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Liverpool to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Liverpool to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Inverness is 459.2 km. The road distance is 657 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 8h 42m.