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For a train from Edinburgh to Inverness, Advance Tickets start at just £7.65*, with average fares around £60.15. Additionally, Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets are also great tips for saving money on train travel. Enjoy the cheapest and happiest journey with TrainPal. For more money-saving information, welcome to our UK cheap train ticket guide.
Travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness, the fastest train takes 3h 22m with an average travel time of 3h 43m. 15 trains are running daily, with the first departing at 06:48 and the last at 23:10. Stay updated with live train status, times, delays, and cancellations on TrainPal.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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06:48 Edinburgh Gateway | 10:30 Inverness | On time | 3h 42m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
08:38 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 12:06 Inverness | On time | 3h 28m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
08:44 Edinburgh Park | 12:06 Inverness | On time | 3h 22m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
09:50 Edinburgh Gateway | 13:25 Inverness | On time | 3h 35m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
10:32 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 14:15 Inverness | On time | 3h 43m | ScotRail | Find tickets |
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Getting from Edinburgh to Inverness with ScotRail takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. The first train departs at 6.48 am and the last train leaves Inverness at 11.10 pm. There’s plenty of time to get back in time for a day trip, or travel at your own pace if you’re staying longer.
On your journey, you’ll encounter the stunning natural beauty of Scotland – think wild, untamed moors and scenic mountain vistas as your train races you to Inverness. If you’re lucky, you might even see a dear or two!
ScotRail operates most rail services in Scotland, linking major cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness to smaller towns and cities across the country. It also provides cross-border services to destinations in Northern England.
Edinburgh Waverley is located directly in the centre of Edinburgh, between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns, on Princess Street. Overall, the station has four entrances: Market Street, Carlton Road (via lift), Waverley Bridge (via ramp), and, of course, Princess Street.
The station is easily accessible, being right in the centre of the Scottish capital. Market Street has a taxi rank, and public buses are available on Princess Street and North Bridge. Plus, if you need an airport bus, they are available throughout the day on Waverley Bridge.
Edinburgh Waverley is the end of the electrified East Coast Mainline's northern terminus, making it a very popular station with other UK train operators, such as LNER, Lumo, TransPennine Express, and the Caledonian Sleeper.
There are eight stations between Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness. They are: Edinburgh Haymarket, Falkirk Grahamston, Stirling, Gleneagles, Perth, Pitlochry, Kingussie, and Aviemore.
Nevertheless, these may change due to various factors like engineering works or scheduling issues. It’s best to check which stations you’ll stop at before you travel.
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Inverness train station is located in the heart of the city along the banks of the River Ness, near the famous Loch Ness, where the eponymous monster is said to be found.
The station can be found between Academy Street and Falcon Square. The station is centrally located, so you’ll find buses and taxis nearby. A bus service also operates between the station and Inverness Airport. ScotRail, LNER, and the Caledonian Sleeper all operate from Inverness. Providing rail links to the rest of the UK.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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