The average train between St Helens and Inverness takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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 St Helens and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Inverness. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
St Helens to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
St Helens to Inverness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your St Helens to Inverness train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between St Helens and Inverness is 457.7 km. The road distance is 638 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Inverness via Preston and Haymarket in around 8h 28m.