The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverkeithing to Inverness
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverkeithing to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverkeithing to Inverness will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 trains that leave Inverkeithing 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 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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, coach and flight for Inverkeithing to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverkeithing to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £151.
Distance: 169 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverkeithing to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverkeithing to Inverness trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:58 Inverkeithing | 4h04 | 16:02 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:49 Inverkeithing | 4h46 | 09:35 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverkeithing to Inverness
Trains from Inverkeithing to Inverness run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 20:22 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, Cross Country from Inverkeithing to Inverness trainsScotRail, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Inverkeithing and Inverness from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverkeithing to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverkeithing 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverkeithing and Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 10:10 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park - three car parks
- 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: 6
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room and on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One is part of ticket office on platform 2 which closes with ticket office hours and one on platform 1 which closes slightly later
- 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 turning circle Platform 2, Boreland Road bus interchange
- 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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