4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster to Inverness
Cheapest price
£129
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
6 h 7 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster to Inverness will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lancaster for Inverness every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Lancaster to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £151.
Distance: 389 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£105 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lancaster to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster to Inverness trains for today, Tuesday 23 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:52 Lancaster | 7h33 | 12:25 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:09 Lancaster | 6h07 | 13:16 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster to Inverness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Lancaster to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 389 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 389 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:22 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Lancaster to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Lancaster and Inverness from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Inverness
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:45 Saturday 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday 09:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- 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 National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands Platform 3 (middle) 16 Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost 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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