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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Inverness
Cheapest price
£348
Average price
£355
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
10 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
635 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Inverness will cost around £355 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £348.
To travel from Cheltenham to Inverness you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cheltenham to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £84, and a train costs an average of £264.
Distance: 635 km
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£302 Average Price | £96 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 18m Average total duration 21h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Inverness trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:50 Cheltenham | 15h25 | 14:15 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
| 07:14 Cheltenham | 9h48 | 17:02 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 10:15 Cheltenham | 9h50 | 20:05 Inverness | 1 change | |
| 11:15 Cheltenham | 8h50 | 20:05 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 13:15 Cheltenham | 10h04 | 23:19 Inverness | 2 changes | |
| 17:15 Cheltenham | 18h51 | 12:06 Inverness | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Inverness
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Trains from Cheltenham to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £264 but you can travel from only £77 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 14:15. The fastest train covers the 635 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 635 km |
Average train duration 9h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £264 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 55m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 14:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Inverness trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Inverness from £77. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Inverness
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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