The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Liverpool
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€170
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€170
Fastest journey on Sep 05
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
7 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 05
6
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Liverpool will cost around €170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €170.
It's difficult to get from Inverness to Liverpool without transferring at least 2 times.
C14654+
W33654+
G8916712:48 PM7h32Inverness station (INV)8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
L87051+
G85450+
W3376210:50 AM7h30Inverness station (INV)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
C14652+
G85445+
W33687+
W849199:42 AM8h26Inverness station (INV)6:08 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way3 transfers
L88095 · C15383+
G89150+
W335968:42 AM7h40Inverness station (INV)4:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way3 transfers
L87051+
P24191+
W3376210:50 AM8h05Inverness station (INV)6:55 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
L87051+
G85450+
W3376210:50 AM7h30Inverness station (INV)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
C14654+
W33654+
G8916712:48 PM7h32Inverness station (INV)8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
L88095 · C15383+
G89150+
W335968:42 AM7h40Inverness station (INV)4:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way3 transfers
L87051+
P24191+
W3376210:50 AM8h05Inverness station (INV)6:55 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way2 transfers
C14652+
G85445+
W33687+
W849199:42 AM8h26Inverness station (INV)6:08 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train for Inverness to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €111 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €111, while a train costs an average of €111.
Distance: 459 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€111 Average price Cheapest | €109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Live departures
Inverness to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L88095 · C15383+ W33596+ G89150 | 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 7h40 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
C14652+ W84919+ G85445+ W33687 | 9:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 8h26 | 6:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
L87051+ G85450+ W33762 | 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 7h30 | 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
L87051+ W33762+ W84889 | 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 8h56 | 7:46 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
L87051+ P24191+ W33762 | 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 8h05 | 6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C14654+ W33654+ G89167 | 12:48 PM Inverness station (INV) | 7h32 | 8:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Liverpool
Trains from Inverness to Liverpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €68 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 16:26. The fastest train covers the 459 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 459 km |
Average train duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 30m |
First train 4:17 AM |
Last train 4:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Liverpool
Most Inverness to Liverpool trains use the Inverness to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Moorfields. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edge Hill from Liverpool city centre
Edge Hill is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Edge Hill train station facilities and services
Edge Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edge Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edge Hill.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edge Hill: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edge Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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