The average train between Paignton and Inverness takes 17h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 4 times a day between Paignton and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Inverness at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Inverness station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Paignton to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Inverness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Paignton to Inverness train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Inverness is 784.4 km. The road distance is 1,076 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Inverness via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, and Haymarket in around 13h 40m.