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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Inverness Airport (IVA)

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6

train journeys
per day

420

miles (676 kms)

13hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

09:42 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Inverness Airport (IVA)

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On a typical weekday there are 6 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 6 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport is approximately 420 miles (676 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 14hrs 56 mins.

ScotRail, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 13hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:42
    11 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    20:47
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:34
    13 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    00:01
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:42
    17 hrs 21 mins 4 changes
    05:03
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:54
    13 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    09:06
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    21:42
    16 hrs 56 mins 4 changes
    14:38
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:50
    17 hrs 39 mins 4 changes
    17:29
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Inverness Airport
    Cardiff Queen Street to Inverness Airport

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Inverness Airport Station

Station name Inverness Airport (IVA)
Address Inverness Airport Station, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JJ
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 14hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 13hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 6 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 09:42, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Inverness Airport. owever, there are 6 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Inverness Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.