The average train between Penrith and Inverness takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 Penrith and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Penrith to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Inverness train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Penrith to Inverness train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penrith and Inverness is 325.8 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Inverness via Haymarket in around 6h 11m.