Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street

Trains to Cardiff Queen Street from Inverness

First train

05:35

Last train

21:04

Departure stationInverness
Arrival stationCardiff Queen Street
Journey time

From 10h 1m

Distance

417 miles (670 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

What are the train times from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

Check out the next trains departing from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street for Tuesday 27th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
06:3817:0010h 22m, 3 changes
07:5518:0010h 5m, 5 changes
07:5518:1910h 24m, 3 changes
08:4219:0010h 18m, 4 changes
09:4220:3110h 49m, 3 changes
10:5021:1310h 23m, 3 changes
12:4823:2610h 38m, 3 changes
14:5005:3414h 44m, 5 changes
15:4408:0016h 16m, 4 changes
20:4508:5312h 8m, 3 changes

Trains to Cardiff Queen Street from Inverness

Want to travel from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 15 hours 5 minutes to travel from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street by train. You'll find on average 3 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Cardiff Queen Street by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.

Trains on this route are operated by London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Lumo.

Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

Want to know more about your journey from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I get from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

You can travel from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street by train in about 15 hours and 5 minutes. With around 3 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

On average, the train journey from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street takes around 15 hours and 5 minutes, with 3 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

What is the fastest train from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

The fastest trains from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street can cover the distance of 417 miles (670 km) in as little as 10 hours and 1 minute.

Is there a direct train from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

No, you can’t travel from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

2. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

3. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

4. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

5. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Inverness to Cardiff Queen Street is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link