Inverness to Southampton by train

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Overview: trains from Inverness to Southampton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Inverness to Southampton, 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 04:53 View journey
Last train 21:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 750
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey £96.76 View journey
Avg journey time 13hr 24m
Train operators 14

Travelling from Inverness to Southampton by train

Want to know how to get from Inverness to Southampton by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Inverness to Southampton take around 10 hours and 13 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 750 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Inverness is scheduled to depart at around  04:53. The last departure is usually at around 21:33. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £96.76.

We think any time is a great time to visit Southampton, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southampton.

Is there a direct train from Inverness to Southampton?

The journey between Inverness and Southampton usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Inverness to Southampton every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Inverness to Southampton?

The Inverness to Southampton train travel takes about 10 hours and 13 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Inverness to Southampton train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southampton leaving Inverness at around 04:53 and the last train leaving at around 21:33. This is the same at the weekend.

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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.