The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£134
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
9 h 17 m
Average duration
9 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
649 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Cambridge will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Cambridge 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 649 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 17 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 Inverness to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 649 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£127 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 15m Average total duration 21h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:48 Inverness | 9h17 | 21:05 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Cambridge
Trains from Inverness to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £100 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 649 km distance in 9h 17m.
Distance 649 km |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £100 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 17m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Cambridge trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Cambridge from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Cambridge
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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