Train Preston to Inverness from £161 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Inverness takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

7h 38m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Preston to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

1:54 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 11:17 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 1:19 PM
Arrives next day
17h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

11:08 AM → 5:25 PM
6h 16m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 7:10 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:07 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 12:06 PM
Arrives next day
14h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 22m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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