Preston to Inverness Trains

Preston to Inverness trains

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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
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness

6h 59m

£116–221

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 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 21m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 → 12:07 PM
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14h 58m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 11m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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 11m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 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 11m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 11m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 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 11m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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Preston to Inverness train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:15 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:02 PM

3:03 PM → 9:14 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:08 AM → 5:25 PM

1:05 PM → 7:10 PM

1:54 PM → 8:07 PM

9:09 PM → 12:07 PMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:05 PM

3:03 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:05 PM

3:03 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:05 PM

3:03 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:05 PM

3:03 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:54 AM → 2:16 PM

10:59 AM → 5:02 PM

1:54 PM → 8:05 PM

3:03 PM → 9:23 PM

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9:09 PM → 12:07 PM
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