The average train between Nottingham and Inverness takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham 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 5 times a day between Nottingham and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Inverness at 5:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Castle and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Nottingham to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newark North Gate station.
Nottingham to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Nottingham to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Inverness is 539.5 km. The road distance is 763 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newark North Gate to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 6h 46m.