Glasgow to Inverness train

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Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
ScotRailL90299
10:073h18
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
13:25Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ScotRailL90339
12:073h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
15:29Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
ScotRailL93946
08:493h17
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:06Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change
Cheapest
ScotRailL89945
10:413h34
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:15Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change
Cheapest
ScotRailL93939
13:494h37
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
18:26Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change

Glasgow to Inverness train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
ScotRail
L93946
ScotRailL93946
08:49 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3h17 12:06 Inverness station (INV)1 change
ScotRail
L90299
ScotRailL90299
10:07 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3h18 13:25 Inverness station (INV)0 changesDirect
ScotRail
L89945
ScotRailL89945
10:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3h34 14:15 Inverness station (INV)1 change
ScotRail
L90339
ScotRailL90339
12:07 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3h22 15:29 Inverness station (INV)0 changesDirect
ScotRail
L89949
ScotRailL89949
13:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)3h22 17:02 Inverness station (INV)1 change
ScotRail
L93939
ScotRailL93939
13:49 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4h37 18:26 Inverness station (INV)1 change

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

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Inverness is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Inverness route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Inverness per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Inverness.

Train times from Glasgow to Inverness

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 17 m

Average

3 h 35 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

179 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Inverness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ScotRailL93946
08:493h17
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:06Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change
ScotRailL90299
10:073h18
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
13:25Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
0 changes
ScotRailL90339
12:073h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
15:29Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
0 changes
ScotRailL89949
13:403h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
17:02Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change
ScotRailL89945
10:413h34
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
14:15Inverness station (INV)
£651One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Inverness

Trains from Glasgow to Inverness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 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 £10
Distance
179 km
Average train duration
3h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Train providers
2
Fastest train
3h 7m
First train
04:54
Last train
20:22
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 £10

Train companies: ScotRail, East Coast and Bus trains Glasgow to Inverness

You can travel by train between Glasgow and Inverness with ScotRail, East Coast and Bus for as low as £23. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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.

Train information from Glasgow to Inverness with ScotRail:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
  • Cheapest Price: £23
  • ScotRail frequency: 6 a day

Trains from Glasgow to Inverness

The train line between Glasgow and Inverness is well served with connections. On weekdays and Saturdays, passengers can find six direct trains and six indirect trains with one change, and seven connections on Sundays.

Glasgow to Inverness Train Time: Daily departures

Passengers wishing to travel between Glasgow and Inverness can choose from 12 trains every day from Monday to Saturday. As six of these are indirect services, they will require a change at Perth or Stirling, but there are also six direct services available. The first train of the day leaves Glasgow just after 7:00 a.m. and the last shortly after 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, service is reduced, but there are still seven connections available between the two cities, including three direct trains.

How long is the journey by train from Glasgow to Inverness?

The train from Glasgow to Inverness generally takes around three and a half hours to travel from the central belt up to the Highlands. Most train connections complete the journey in three hours 13 minutes or up to half an hour longer. There is also a direct train that takes nearly five hours. Passengers should check the journey times and be aware that sometimes services with changes may be quicker than direct trains.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Inverness?

Departure train station: Trains from Glasgow to Inverness leave from Glasgow Queen Street. Queen Street is located in the centre of Glasgow and serves the trains to and from the north. It is within a seven-minute walk from both Glasgow Central Station and Buchanan Street Bus Station, making it convenient for those coming from further afield. The station has the usual facilities expected in a large city, including a ticket office, left-luggage, a waiting room, various food outlets and toilets.

Arrival train station: All trains from Glasgow to Inverness arrive at Inverness Station. Situated in the centre of the Highland Capital, Inverness Station is as conveniently located for the city itself as it is for onward travel. There is a taxi rank just outside and the bus station, with onward connections to the rest of the Highlands and beyond, is just a short walk. The station has left-luggage facilities, a newsagent, a café, a ticket office and ample waiting areas.

Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Inverness?

ScotRail operates most of the services between Glasgow and Inverness. However, the longer, second leg of one connection a day is offered by LNER.

ScotRail Glasgow to Inverness

ScotRail operates 11 of the 12 services between Glasgow and Inverness on weekdays and Saturdays. Sundays see a reduction in service, but passengers can still choose from six ScotRail connections, including three direct trains. All trains have an on-board catering trolley that offers hot and cold drinks and light snacks to passengers at their seats.

LNER Glasgow to Inverness

LNER runs half of one connection a day between Glasgow to Inverness; the first part of the journey from Glasgow to Stirling is operated by ScotRail. The ScotRail connection to the LNER train leaves Glasgow just after 4:40 p.m. each day of the week. As the LNER connection is a long-distance train that has travelled up from London, it has a high standard of comfort on board, which includes a café bar and catering trolley. Passengers in first-class receive a complementary hot meal served to them at their seat.

Glasgow to Inverness Trains: Services on board

Seats can be reserved for free on all ScotRail and LNER trains between Glasgow and Inverness in first or standard-class carriages.

Bikes can be carried on both ScotRail and LNER services without an additional fee, but as space is limited, it must be booked ahead of time. Bicycles should only be carried in the bicycle storage area.

Up to two pets can accompany each passenger on both ScotRail and LNER trains. They should, however, be on a lead or in a travel container. Should passengers wish to bring an additional pet on board, a small fee is payable.

Three items of luggage are permitted per person on both providers. ScotRail also offer the carriage of additional luggage for an extra fee.

LNER trains offer wheelchair accessible spaces and toilets in both first and standard-class carriages; currently, ScotRail only offers this in standard class. Assistance at the start and end stations can be booked in advance for those who need it, regardless of the train operator.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Inverness?

Booking in advance is the best way to find the cheapest train tickets between Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers should be aware that particularly busy services, such as those at peak times, are likely to be more expensive, so they should consider travelling at quieter times of the day.

FAQs: Glasgow to Inverness train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Inverness.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Inverness can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Inverness is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Inverness from Glasgow is on average 3 h 17 min   for the 111 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Glasgow to Inverness by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Glasgow to Inverness leaves at 04: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Glasgow to Inverness leaves at 20: 23.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Glasgow to Inverness with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Glasgow to Inverness you can take a train with ScotRail or LNER. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Glasgow and Inverness on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 23.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Queen Street, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Inverness, located 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Inverness from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to Inverness is October.
You have options as you can travel to Inverness from Glasgow 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Inverness

Glasgow
Inverness
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Queen Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Queen Street for your trip from Glasgow to Inverness.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
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 Information Desk on Concourse.
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Public transport options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
  • Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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 Glasgow.
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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