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Compare coach and train for Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV):
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) costing on average £33.
Other travel options to Inverness station (INV) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 41m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 7m by train vs 2h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 8:31 Aberdeen Airport | 2h04 | 10:35 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:16 Aberdeen Airport | 2h08 | 11:24 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:49 Aberdeen Airport | 2h09 | 15:58 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:24 Aberdeen Airport | 2h06 | 19:30 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV)
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Trains from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 12:09. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 7:31 |
Last train 12:09 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Scotrail from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) trainsScotrail trains will get you between Aberdeen Airport and Inverness station (INV) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) 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 Inverness station (INV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen Airport and Inverness station (INV)
Most Aberdeen Airport to Inverness station (INV) trains use the Aberdeen to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen Airport and Inverness station (INV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
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