Wakefield to Inverness by train

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Inverness

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Inverness, 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 05:18 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 59m View journey
Distance (km) 456
Trains / day 8 View all
Cheapest journey €191.94 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 6m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Wakefield to Inverness

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

Cost of train tickets between Wakefield and Inverness

The cheapest train tickets from Wakefield to Inverness start at €191.94. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Wakefield to Inverness is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Wakefield to Inverness departure timetable

On this route, 8 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Wakefield at 05:43 and the last leaving at 23:54 during the week.

For weekend travel to Inverness, the earliest departure is at 05:18 and the last one is at 22:10. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 26 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 456 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Booking time frame: Wakefield to Inverness trains

Tickets for travel to Inverness along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Wakefield to Inverness travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Inverness.

FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Inverness

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

The total journey from Wakefield to Inverness is 456 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.