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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Inverness (INV)

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10

train journeys
per day

269

miles (433 kms)

7hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

06:26 / 23:46

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

8

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Inverness (INV)

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On a typical weekday there are 10 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Inverness , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 10 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Inverness is approximately 269 miles (433 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 57 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Inverness.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Inverness. The fastest journey time on this route takes 7hrs 35 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southport to Inverness

Journeys from Southport to Inverness Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:26
    7 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:26
    8 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    15:29
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:26
    7 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    17:02
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:32
    7 hrs 54 mins 4 changes
    18:26
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:32
    7 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    20:07
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:26
    7 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    21:23
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:32
    8 hrs 11 mins 4 changes
    22:43
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:26
    7 hrs 53 mins 4 changes
    23:19
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:12
    11 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:10
    15 hrs 5 mins 4 changes
    14:15
    Southport
    Inverness
    Southport to Inverness

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

About Inverness Station

Station name Inverness (INV)
Address Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 20:30
Saturday 06:30 - 18:30
Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southport and Inverness

The travel time between Southport and Inverness by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 7hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Inverness vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 10 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:46.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southport & Inverness. owever, there are 10 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail, West Midlands Trains, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Inverness.

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