The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Manchester
Cheapest price
88S$
Average price
123S$
Fastest journey
7 h 23 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Manchester will cost around 123S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 88S$.
To travel from Inverness to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
C02029+
W849127:55 AM7h27Inverness station (INV)3:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)88 S$1One-way1 change
C14809 · W83089+
G80049+
G158165:35 AM9h00Inverness station (INV)2:35 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)104 S$1One-way3 changes
C14651+
C01942+
G159226:38 AM8h11Inverness station (INV)2:49 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)104 S$1One-way2 changes
C14660+
G15816+
W298844:54 AM9h41Inverness station (INV)2:35 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)104 S$1One-way2 changes
L88094+
W84915+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:42 AM7h40Inverness station (INV)4:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)169 S$1One-way2 changes
W34160+
G89127+
C02029+
L880367:55 AM7h23Inverness station (INV)3:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)169 S$1One-way4 changes
C02029+
W849127:55 AM7h27Inverness station (INV)3:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)88 S$1One-way1 change
L88094+
W84915+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central8:42 AM7h40Inverness station (INV)4:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)169 S$1One-way2 changes
C14651+
C01942+
G159226:38 AM8h11Inverness station (INV)2:49 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)104 S$1One-way2 changes
C14809 · W83089+
G80049+
G158165:35 AM9h00Inverness station (INV)2:35 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)104 S$1One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Inverness to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 18S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 18S$, and a flight costs an average of 86S$.
Distance: 462 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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124S$ Average Price | 47S$ Average Price Cheapest | 202S$ Average Price |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Inverness to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14660+ W29884+ G15816 | 4:54 AM Inverness station (INV) | 9h41 | 2:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
C14809 · W83089+ G80049+ G15816 | 5:35 AM Inverness station (INV) | 9h00 | 2:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 changes | |
C14651+ C01942+ G15922 | 6:38 AM Inverness station (INV) | 8h11 | 2:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
W34160+ L88036+ C02029+ G89127 | 7:55 AM Inverness station (INV) | 7h23 | 3:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 changes | |
C02029+ W84912 | 7:55 AM Inverness station (INV) | 7h27 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
L88094+ W84915+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 7h40 | 4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 changes | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to find the best option for your trip from Inverness to Manchester.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Manchester
Trains from Inverness to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 72S$ but you can travel from only 18S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 462 km distance in 7h 27m.
Distance 462 km |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price 72S$ |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 27m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Inverness to Manchester trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Manchester from 18S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Manchester
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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