4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Elgin to Inverness
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elgin to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elgin to Inverness will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Elgin for Inverness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 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 for Elgin to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elgin to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 56 km
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1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Elgin to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Elgin to Inverness trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:36 Elgin | 0h44 | 12:20 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:25 Elgin | 0h45 | 14:10 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elgin to Inverness
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Trains from Elgin to Inverness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 44m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:29 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Elgin to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Elgin and Inverness from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Elgin to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elgin 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 Elgin and Inverness
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 10:25 - 18:05
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- 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 from the station car park
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ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car 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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