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Outbound fromManchester Piccadilly to Inverness by train
It takes an average of 9h 51m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Inverness by train, over a distance of around 287 miles (462 km). There are normally 23 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Inverness and tickets for this journey start from £29.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:32 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Inverness | |
| Journey time | From 6h 41m | |
| Distance | 287 miles (462 km) | |
| Frequency | 23 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Manchester to Inverness by train
Manchester to Inverness by train is a route that will take you up through the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, before moving through the Scottish Lowlands and changing at Haymarket for the second leg of the journey to Inverness. Taking a TransPennine Express train from Manchester, you should expect free WiFi throughout the train on this service. Along with this, there's a First Class carriage available, where complimentary refreshments, larger seats and power sockets are available to use for work or charge your tablets to watch a film on. There's also food and drink available on this route, with a buffet cart service provided at your seat.
The first train takes you from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket station in Edinburgh, rewarding you with some wonderful sights of the Lake District and Scottish Lowlands. You'll then climb through the countryside in the South of Scotland and enter Edinburgh, where you can change for a ScotRail service at Haymarket. From there, make sure you get yourself a window seat, as you won’t want to miss out on the views while crossing the Forth Bridge. One of Scotland’s most famous structures, the 1.5-mile-long bridge is something not be missed out on when travelling across Scotland. The views don’t stop there though, as you'll pass through Cairngorms National Park. With high peaks, tiny streams and plenty of villages to see, this is a beautiful and scenic train route, brimming with opportunities to snap some great photos from the comfort of your seat. Visit our ScotRail page for what onboard services you can get for the second part of your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Inverness
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Manchester Piccadilly to Inverness is right for you.
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