Inverness to Manchester Airport by train

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Overview: trains from Inverness to Manchester Airport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Inverness to Manchester Airport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:35 View journey
Last train 21:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 474
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey AU$185.42 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 45m
Train operators 10

Taking the train from Inverness to Manchester Airport

So you’re considering going from Inverness to Manchester Airport by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Inverness to Manchester Airport

Getting from Inverness to Manchester Airport by rail typically costs AU$185.42, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Inverness to Manchester Airport train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:35.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:33.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:44.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:33.

  • 16 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 25 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Inverness to Manchester Airport?

On this route spanning 474 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 49 minutes.

How far in advance Inverness and Manchester Airport tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Inverness and Manchester Airport are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Inverness to Manchester Airport travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Manchester Airport.

FAQs about the train journey from Inverness to Manchester Airport

Want to know more about your journey from Inverness to Manchester Airport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Inverness and Manchester Airport is 474 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.