The average train between Runcorn and Inverness takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 6:32 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Runcorn to Inverness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Runcorn to Inverness train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Runcorn to Inverness train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Runcorn and Inverness is 469.6 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Inverness via Crewe and Haymarket in around 9h 11m.