The average train between Rugby and Inverness takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 Rugby and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Inverness station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Rugby to Inverness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Inverness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Rugby to Inverness train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Inverness is 598.5 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 57m.