The cheapest and fastest trains from Arbroath to Inverness
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arbroath to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arbroath to Inverness will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Arbroath for Inverness every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Arbroath to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arbroath to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 142 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£57 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Arbroath to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Arbroath to Inverness trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:21 Arbroath | 3h45 | 11:06 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arbroath to Inverness
Trains from Arbroath to Inverness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Arbroath to Inverness trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Arbroath and Inverness from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Arbroath to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arbroath to Inverness 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Arbroath and Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- 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 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: Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the station entrance, Keptie Street
- 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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