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The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£55

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

3 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 50 m

Trains per day

Distance

181 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh 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 will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Inverness for Edinburgh 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 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.

Cheapest

L91124

08:414h02

Inverness station (INV)

12:43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£551One-way

1 change

L89875

10:565h28

Inverness station (INV)

16:24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£1031One-way

1 change

L90085

12:483h45

Inverness station (INV)

16:33Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£1101One-way

0 changes

L91130

14:504h01

Inverness station (INV)

18:51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£1101One-way

1 change

L91127

09:423h46

Inverness station (INV)

13:28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

£1101One-way

1 change

Inverness to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ScotRail L91124 ScotRailL91124	08:41 Inverness station (INV)	4h02	12:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
ScotRail L91127 ScotRailL91127	09:42 Inverness station (INV)	3h46	13:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
ScotRail C08320 ScotRailC08320	10:50 Inverness station (INV)	3h38	14:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 changesDirect
ScotRail L89875 ScotRailL89875	10:56 Inverness station (INV)	5h28	16:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
ScotRail L90085 ScotRailL90085	12:48 Inverness station (INV)	3h45	16:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	0 changesDirect
ScotRail L91130 ScotRailL91130	14:50 Inverness station (INV)	4h01	18:51 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Inverness to Edinburgh is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Inverness to Edinburgh route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Inverness to Edinburgh 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 Inverness to Edinburgh.

Trains

from £27

Coaches

from £11

Journey information

Overview: Train from Inverness to Edinburgh

Trains from Inverness to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 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 £9

Distance

180 km

Average train duration

3h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

£24

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 15m

First train

04:54

Last train

20:22

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £9

Train companies: ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry trains Inverness to Edinburgh

Buy your official ScotRail, East Coast and CrossCountry train tickets to Edinburgh from Inverness from £23 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular 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.

ScotRail from Inverness to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £23
ScotRail frequency: 5 a day

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from Inverness to Edinburgh train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £26
East Coast frequency: 1 a day

The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The Classic Sleeper offers comfortable sleeping berths, while the Lowland Sleeper offers reclining seats. Both trains offer onboard facilities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary tea and coffee. Ticket types include Standard, First Class and Solo. Standard tickets offer access to the lounge car, while First Class tickets include access to the lounge car and complimentary breakfast. Solo tickets are available for single travellers and offer access to the lounge car and a private sleeping berth. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.

Inverness to Edinburgh train information with Caledonian Sleeper:

Average Duration: 4 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £88
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Inverness to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Inverness to Edinburgh 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 Inverness to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Inverness to Edinburgh is £43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Inverness to Edinburgh is 3 h 13 min to travel the 112 mile long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Inverness to Edinburgh leaves at 04: 54. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Inverness to Edinburgh leaves at 20: 23.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Inverness to Edinburgh with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Inverness to Edinburgh you can take a train with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Edinburgh from Inverness on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, you can take a night train from Inverness to Edinburgh with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Inverness, which is located around 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Inverness is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 13 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh by train is October.

You have options as you can travel from Inverness to Edinburgh 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Edinburgh

Inverness

Edinburgh

The major train station for departures in Inverness is Inverness. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Inverness for your trip from Inverness to Edinburgh.

Inverness

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

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

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

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