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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 4 trains that leave Aberdeen station (ABD) for Inverness station (INV) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 133 km
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Live departures
Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) trains for today, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y38805 | On time 13:41 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h17 | 15:58 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Y38797 | On time 07:18 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h18 | 09:36 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y73475 | On time 08:23 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h12 | 10:35 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y73480 | On time 10:08 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h16 | 12:24 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y38801 | On time 11:57 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 2h15 | 14:12 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV)
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Trains from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:49, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 133 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 133 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 06:49 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Aberdeen station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen station (ABD) and Inverness station (INV) from £7. 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 station (ABD) to Inverness station (INV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen station (ABD) 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 station (ABD) and Inverness station (INV)
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- 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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