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Manchester to Inverness train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£142

Average price

£144

Fastest journey

7 h 30 m

Average duration

8 h 48 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

462 km

Cheap tickets

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

Northern Rail (3)W46064+CrossCountryC65933+ScotRailC08352
05:5111h11
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
17:02Inverness station (INV)
£1421One-way
2 changes
TransPennine ExpressP12962+LNERC71591+ScotRailC08349
05:458h30
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
14:15Inverness station (INV)
£1421One-way
2 changes
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04:578h28
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
13:25Inverness station (INV)
£1461One-way
2 changes
Northern Rail (3)W45911+TransPennine ExpressP13172+ScotRailC08349
05:558h20
Deansgate (DGT)
14:15Inverness station (INV)
£1461One-way
2 changes
Northern Rail (3)W45911+TransPennine ExpressP13172+ScotRailL90700 · L90299
05:557h30
Deansgate (DGT)
13:25Inverness station (INV)
£1461One-way
3 changes

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

The best time to book your train from Manchester to Inverness is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Manchester to Inverness route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Inverness 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 Manchester to Inverness.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Inverness

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Trains from Manchester to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £14 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 £14
Distance
461 km
Average train duration
8h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£52
Trains per day
4
Train providers
4
Fastest train
6h 59m
First train
04:57
Last train
15:00
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 £14

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper trains Manchester to Inverness

ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you to Inverness from Manchester from £65. 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.

Manchester to Inverness train information with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 7 h
  • Cheapest Price: £114

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