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It takes an average of 14h 8m to travel from Southampton Central to Inverness by train, over a distance of around 468 miles (753 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Inverness and tickets for this journey start from £131.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:15 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Inverness | |
| Journey time | From 10h 47m | |
| Distance | 468 miles (753 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £131.90 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Southampton Central to Inverness by train
Looking to travel from Southampton Central to Inverness by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 14 hours 8 minutes to travel from Southampton Central to Inverness by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 10 hours 47 minutes though. You'll usually find 11 trains per day running along the 468 miles (753 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Inverness, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to get to Inverness. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southampton Central to Inverness in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £131.90.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to Inverness?
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. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.