Aberdeen to Inverness train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

2 h 11 m

Average duration

2 h 12 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

ScotRail
10:032h11
Aberdeen
12:14Inverness
£131One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
13:002h11
Aberdeen
15:11Inverness
£431One-way
0 changes
ScotRail
21:282h15
Aberdeen
23:43Inverness
£441One-way
0 changes

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Aberdeen to Inverness train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 19 April
Last updated at 03:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
scotrailC08362
On time
07:23 Aberdeen station (ABD)
2h12
09:35 Inverness station (INV)
0 changesdirect
scotrailL90333
On time
09:08 Aberdeen station (ABD)
2h16
11:24 Inverness station (INV)
0 changesdirect
scotrailL90337
On time
10:57 Aberdeen station (ABD)
2h14
13:11 Inverness station (INV)
0 changesdirect
scotrailL90345
On time
12:41 Aberdeen station (ABD)
2h17
14:58 Inverness station (INV)
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Aberdeen to Inverness?

The best time to book your train from Aberdeen to Inverness is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Aberdeen to Inverness route.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Inverness

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Trains from Aberdeen to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £11 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance
132 km
Average train duration
2h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Train providers
1
Fastest train
2h 11m
First train
08:23
Last train
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11

Train providers: ScotRail trains Aberdeen to Inverness

ScotRail trains will get you from Aberdeen to Inverness from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

ScotRail from Aberdeen to Inverness train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: £12
  • ScotRail frequency: 8 a day

Trains from Aberdeen to Inverness: Journey Details

Travellers wishing to take one of the regular trains from Aberdeen to Inverness can choose from a variety of departure times, departing Aberdeen throughout the day. Trains leave Aberdeen Railway Station approximately every hour and travel directly to Inverness in about 2 hours 15 minutes. The last train departs at about 10:00 p.m. and arrives in Inverness just after midnight. All trains arrive at Inverness Station, which is centrally located within the city.

Taking the Train from Aberdeen

Situated right next to Union Square Shopping Centre in the centre of Aberdeen, the city's train station is an important hub and one of the busiest in Scotland. Its central location means that reaching the station to catch trains from Aberdeen to Inverness is simple and convenient. The station is easily accessed from the city's bus station, which is situated on the other side of the Union Square complex. The bus station offers regular routes to local areas, including the airport. Car parking is also available on College Street and there is also a taxi stand situated at the station.

Getting into Inverness by Train

Benefitting from a central location within the city centre, Inverness Station is ideal for travellers who wish to find accommodation within the city centre or enjoy the many shops and attractions. Most of the city can be reached on foot upon leaving the station as there are shopping centres, restaurants and hotels located nearby. For those travellers wishing to transfer to public transport, the Inverness Bus Station is very close, being just a few steps away at Farraline Park. There are also plenty of taxis available to transfer visitors to their accommodation.

Taking the Train from Aberdeen

Situated right next to Union Square Shopping Centre in the centre of Aberdeen, the city's train station is an important hub and one of the busiest in Scotland. Its central location means that reaching the station to catch trains from Aberdeen to Inverness is simple and convenient. The station is easily accessed from the city's bus station, which is situated on the other side of the Union Square complex. The bus station offers regular routes to local areas, including the airport. Car parking is also available on College Street and there is also a taxi stand situated at the station.

Getting into Inverness by Train

Benefitting from a central location within the city centre, Inverness Station is ideal for travellers who wish to find accommodation within the city centre or enjoy the many shops and attractions. Most of the city can be reached on foot upon leaving the station as there are shopping centres, restaurants and hotels located nearby. For those travellers wishing to transfer to public transport, the Inverness Bus Station is very close, being just a few steps away at Farraline Park. There are also plenty of taxis available to transfer visitors to their accommodation.

FAQs: Aberdeen to Inverness train

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Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Inverness

Aberdeen
Inverness
The major train station for departures in Aberdeen is Dyce (Aberdeen Airport). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dyce (Aberdeen Airport) for your trip from Aberdeen to Inverness.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Fully Accessible - lifts and footbridge Blue Badge spaces: 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
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Dyce (Aberdeen Airport)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park at the end of Station Road
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
Dining
Dining
  • The Silver Darling
  • Moonfish Cafe
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Residence Inn Aberdeen
  • Hilton Aberdeen TECA
  • Jurys Inn Aberdeen
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Public transport options for Aberdeen
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: ScotRail services
  • National Rail services
The major train station for arrivals in Inverness is Inverness. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Inverness for your journey to Inverness from Aberdeen.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Inverness
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park

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