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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Inverness by train
It takes an average of 15h 23m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Inverness by train, over a distance of around 466 miles (751 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Inverness and tickets for this journey start from £116 when you book in advance.
| First train | 11:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:06 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Inverness | |
| Journey time | From 12h 43m | |
| Distance | 466 miles (751 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £116 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink, Southern, Lumo |
Taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Inverness in 12 hours 43 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Inverness? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 15 hours 23 minutes to travel the 466 miles (751 km) from Gatwick Airport to Inverness by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Lumo or ScotRail to Inverness. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Inverness in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £116.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Inverness by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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