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Outbound fromWakefield to Inverness by train
It takes an average of 9h 57m to travel from Wakefield to Inverness by train, over a distance of around 283 miles (455 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Wakefield to Inverness and tickets for this journey start from £33.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:11 | |
| Departure station | Wakefield | |
| Arrival station | Inverness | |
| Journey time | From 7h 15m | |
| Distance | 283 miles (455 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £33.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Wakefield to Inverness in 7 hours 15 minutes
If you want to travel from Wakefield to Inverness by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Wakefield to Inverness by train to take around 9 hours 57 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 31 trains per day running on this route, which spans 283 miles (455 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Inverness. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Wakefield to Inverness start from £33.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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