Train Manchester to Inverness from £172 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Inverness takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 35m
Duration: 404 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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7h 46m

£128–284

Manchester to Inverness train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:24 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 11:19 PM
6h 54m • 1 change
8:25 PM → 12:06 PM
Arrives next day
15h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:26 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:26 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:26 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:26 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 40m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 49m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 8:02 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:30 AM → 5:25 PM
6h 55m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 7:10 PM
6h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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