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Inverness to Manchester train with ScotRail

Thu, 24 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£126

Average price

£143

Fastest journey

7 h 19 m

Average duration

7 h 45 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

462 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

ScotRailL91127 · L94303+CrossCountryC66006+TransPennine ExpressP13780
09:428h39
Inverness station (INV)
18:21Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£1261One-way
3 changes
ScotRailL91124 · L94301+CrossCountryC66004+TransPennine ExpressP13777
08:418h38
Inverness station (INV)
17:19Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£1431One-way
3 changes
ScotRailL91124 · L90692+Avanti West CoastC50071+Northern Rail (3)W50618
08:417h28
Inverness station (INV)
16:09Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£1471One-way
3 changes
ScotRailC08320+Avanti West CoastC50087+Northern Rail (3)W50623
10:507h19
Inverness station (INV)
18:09Manchester Victoria (MCV)
£1471One-way
2 changes
ScotRailL91124+fake_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+TransPennine ExpressP12913
08:417h41
Inverness station (INV)
16:22Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
£1471One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Inverness to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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£126

Average Price

£25

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Cheapest

£186

Average Price

8h 16m

average duration

7h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 12m

average duration

9h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 45m

average duration

Fastest

4h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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Live departures

Inverness to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 24 April
Last updated at 11:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
scotrailL91124 · L90692+avanti_west_coastC50071+northern_railW50618
On time
07:41 Inverness station (INV)
7h28
15:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
3 changes
scotrailL91124 · L94301+cross_countryC66004+transpennine_expressP13777
On time
07:41 Inverness station (INV)
8h38
16:19 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
3 changes
scotrailL91124+fake_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+transpennine_expressP12913
On time
07:41 Inverness station (INV)
7h41
15:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 changes
scotrailL91127 · P04434+transpennine_expressP12916
On time
08:42 Inverness station (INV)
7h40
16:22 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
2 changes
scotrailL91127 · L94303+cross_countryC66006+transpennine_expressP13780
On time
08:42 Inverness station (INV)
8h39
17:21 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
3 changes
scotrailC08320+avanti_west_coastC50087+northern_railW50623
On time
09:50 Inverness station (INV)
7h19
17:09 Manchester Victoria (MCV)
2 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Inverness to Manchester?

The best time to book your train from Inverness to Manchester is 6 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Inverness to Manchester route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Inverness to Manchester per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Inverness to Manchester.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Inverness to Manchester

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Trains from Inverness to Manchester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £13 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance
461 km
Average train duration
7h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
5
Train providers
4
Fastest train
6h 52m
First train
04:54
Last train
16:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and Virgin Trains trains Inverness to Manchester

ScotRail, East Coast and Virgin Trains trains will get you between Inverness and Manchester from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

ScotRail from Inverness to Manchester train information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 44 min
  • Cheapest Price: £114
  • ScotRail frequency: 6 a day

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