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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport you need to make at least one change.
C02012+
C149919:403h49Inverness station (INV)13:29Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way1 change- L87058 · C1522010:523h22Inverness station (INV)14:14Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way1 change
- C14657 · C1523013:253h50Inverness station (INV)17:15Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way1 change
- L87060 · C1526318:523h47Inverness station (INV)22:39Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way1 change
- L88082 · W83074 · C1523616:253h57Inverness station (INV)20:22Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way2 changes
- C14657 · C1539413:253h21Inverness station (INV)16:46Edinburgh Park (EDP)£661One-way1 change
- L87058 · C1522010:523h22Inverness station (INV)14:14Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£651One-way1 change
- L87058 · W8326310:523h22Inverness station (INV)14:14Edinburgh Park (EDP)£661One-way1 change
- L87059 · W8322715:213h22Inverness station (INV)18:43Edinburgh Park (EDP)£661One-way1 change
- C14657 · W8302013:253h32Inverness station (INV)16:57Edinburgh Park (EDP)£661One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Inverness to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 178 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£44 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £277 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02012+C14991 | 9:40 Inverness station (INV) | 3h49 | 13:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
C02012+ Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway+SR631400 | 9:40 Inverness station (INV) | 6h07 | 15:47 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| C02012+W83262 | 9:40 Inverness station (INV) | 3h55 | 13:35 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87058 · C15220 | 10:52 Inverness station (INV) | 3h22 | 14:14 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87058 · W83263 | 10:52 Inverness station (INV) | 3h22 | 14:14 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87058 · SR631900+Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 10:52 Inverness station (INV) | 5h40 | 16:32 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88088 · W83274 | 12:37 Inverness station (INV) | 3h50 | 16:27 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| C14657 · C15230 | 13:25 Inverness station (INV) | 3h50 | 17:15 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| C14657 · C15394 | 13:25 Inverness station (INV) | 3h21 | 16:46 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| C14657 · W83020 | 13:25 Inverness station (INV) | 3h32 | 16:57 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| C14657 · SR633600+Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 13:25 Inverness station (INV) | 5h38 | 19:03 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87059 · W83227 | 15:21 Inverness station (INV) | 3h22 | 18:43 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87059 · W68739 | 15:21 Inverness station (INV) | 3h45 | 19:06 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87059 · W83055 | 15:21 Inverness station (INV) | 3h36 | 18:57 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
| L87059 · SR636200+Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 15:21 Inverness station (INV) | 6h29 | 21:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L88082 · W83074 · C15236 | 16:25 Inverness station (INV) | 3h57 | 20:22 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
| L87060 · C15263 | 18:52 Inverness station (INV) | 3h47 | 22:39 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
| L87060 · SR635200+Metro from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Edinburgh Gateway | 18:52 Inverness station (INV) | 5h47 | 0:39 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:42, the last at 18:52. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 7:42 |
Last train 18:52 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Inverness and Edinburgh Airport from £9. 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 Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Edinburgh Airport
Most Inverness to Edinburgh Airport trains use the Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Edinburgh Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
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