First train | 03:54 | |
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Last train | 21:32 | |
Departure station | Inverness | |
Arrival station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
Journey time | From 9h 57m | |
Distance | 422 miles (679 km) | |
Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £117.10 | |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
There are no direct trains running from Inverness to Bristol. However, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) run services between Inverness and Edinburgh, and from Edinburgh Waverley, there's a direct train route to Bristol Temple Meads operated by CrossCountry.
ScotRail provides free WiFi on this route, First Class seating, and there are no restrictions on bikes. However, space is limited during peak hours. There's also an at-seat buffet cart service providing hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
For more information, visit our ScotRail page.
All Avanti West Coast trains on this line come with a power socket at your seat on request, a buffet cart or dining carriage called The Foodbar, and a Quiet Coach. There's complimentary WiFi when sat in First Class, while those in Standard can pay a small fee for the service.
CrossCountry trains all come with First Class services. There's a buffet car on most trains serving hot and cold food and drink throughout the day, if not, then a buffet cart will typically provide an at-seat service. Most CrossCountry trains on this route come with a Quiet Coach, and those in First Class receive complimentary WiFi (customers in Standard will need to pay a small fee for the service).
For more information visit our CrossCountry page.
From Inverness, you'll be taken through the scenic Scottish Highlands. Before arriving at Edinburgh you'll be able to enjoy the picturesque landscapes of Cairngorms National Park, the largest national park in the British Isles.
Once in Edinburgh, the crossing of the Forth Rail Bridge is a spectacular experience for all. The train to Bristol takes you through the Lowlands of Scotland and provides scenic views of the British East Coast, taking in sights across Newcastle, York, Leeds, Sheffield, and the Peak District before heading to Birmingham and the Cotswolds.
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