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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Glasgow will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 10 trains that leave Inverness for Glasgow every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
C148095:353h21Inverness station (INV)8:56Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£331One-way0 changes- C1481517:253h19Inverness station (INV)20:44Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£331One-way0 changes
- L8810115:443h39Inverness station (INV)19:23Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£621One-way0 changes
- C14653 · L880449:423h39Inverness station (INV)13:21Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£641One-way1 change
- C14655 · L8805412:483h31Inverness station (INV)16:19Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£641One-way1 change
- C1481517:253h19Inverness station (INV)20:44Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£331One-way0 changes
- C148095:353h21Inverness station (INV)8:56Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£331One-way0 changes
- C1481314:503h24Inverness station (INV)18:14Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£641One-way0 changes
C02029+L880367:553h25Inverness station (INV)11:20Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£641One-way1 change- L87050 · C1479110:503h25Inverness station (INV)14:15Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)£641One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Inverness to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Glasgow 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 179 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£53 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Inverness to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Friday 29 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C14809 | 5:35 Inverness station (INV) | 3h21 | 8:56 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14651 · L88032 | 6:38 Inverness station (INV) | 3h37 | 10:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C02029+L88036 | 7:55 Inverness station (INV) | 3h25 | 11:20 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| L88094 | 8:42 Inverness station (INV) | 3h32 | 12:14 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14653 · L88044 | 9:42 Inverness station (INV) | 3h39 | 13:21 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| L87050 · C14791 | 10:50 Inverness station (INV) | 3h25 | 14:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C14655 · L88054 | 12:48 Inverness station (INV) | 3h31 | 16:19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 change | |
| C14813 | 14:50 Inverness station (INV) | 3h24 | 18:14 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L88101 | 15:44 Inverness station (INV) | 3h39 | 19:23 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C14815 | 17:25 Inverness station (INV) | 3h19 | 20:44 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Inverness to Glasgow.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Inverness to Glasgow.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Glasgow
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Trains from Inverness to Glasgow run on average 5 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.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 20:22 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Inverness to Glasgow trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Glasgow 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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Trains from Inverness to Glasgow
The route between Inverness and Glasgow is a busy line served by four direct trains and eight indirect trains requiring one change each day during the week.
Inverness to Glasgow Train Time: Daily departures
The line between Inverness and Glasgow is a busy route and passengers wishing to make the journey have the choice of 12 trains a day from Monday to Saturday. Most trains require a change in either Perth or Stirling, but there are also four direct services. The first departure of the day leaves Inverness just after 5:30 a.m. and the last train leaves just after 8:15 p.m. Sundays see a reduced service, but still offer seven connections, including two direct trains, between the two cities.
How long is the journey by train from Inverness to Glasgow?
The train from Inverness to Glasgow takes around three and a half hours to travel between the Highland capital and Scotland's largest city. The quickest trains take only three hours 14 minutes, while the slowest can take up to half an hour longer. In certain cases, a train with a connection may be faster than a direct service.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Inverness to Glasgow?
Departure train station: All trains from Inverness to Glasgow depart from Inverness Station. Situated in the middle of the city, Inverness Station is conveniently located for both the city itself and onward travel. Taxis can be found directly outside the station doors, while the bus station with connections across the Highlands is within a five-minute walk. The station has a ticket office, a newsagent, left-luggage facilities, a café and ample waiting areas.
Arrival train station: Trains from Inverness to Glasgow arrive at Glasgow Queen Street. Queen Street serves all trains heading to or coming from the north of Scotland and is directly in the city centre. It is a short, 7-minute walk from both Glasgow Central Station and Buchanan Street Bus Station for passengers wishing to make onward journeys. The station has a ticket office, various food outlets, a waiting room, left-luggage facilities and toilets.
Which train companies travel from Inverness to Glasgow?
ScotRail is the main operator providing the service between Inverness and Glasgow. However, the first leg of one indirect connection every day is offered by LNER.
ScotRail Inverness to Glasgow
ScotRail offers 11 of the 12 services between Inverness and Glasgow on weekdays and Saturdays. Sundays have a reduced service, but passengers can still choose from six ScotRail connections, including two direct trains. All trains have a catering trolley on board where passengers can purchase light refreshments and hot and cold drinks.
LNER Inverness to Glasgow
LNER runs one train a day from Inverness to Stirling, where passengers should change to a ScotRail train for their connection to Glasgow. The daily LNER train leaves Inverness just before 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and just after 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. As this service is a long-distance train that continues to London, it has a high standard of comfort on board, including a café car, catering trolley and, in first-class accommodation, complementary hot meals served to your seat.
Inverness to Glasgow Trains: Services on board
All ScotRail and LNER trains between Inverness and Glasgow have the option of first or standard-class carriages and seats can be reserved for no additional fee.
On both ScotRail and LNER services, bikes are carried for free, but a space must be reserved in advance. Bicycles should be stored in the appropriate area, which passengers can locate from the bicycle icon on the outside of the carriage.
All passengers are free to bring up to two pets with them on board, as long as they are on a lead or in an appropriate travel container. An additional fee is payable for each additional pet. This policy applies to both ScotRail and LNER.
Both ScotRail and LNER permit up to three items of luggage per passenger. ScotRail allows passengers to bring extra luggage for an additional fee.
Every ScotRail train has ramps to ensure that those who may find the gap between train and platform difficult can board and disembark safely. Spaces for wheelchairs and accessible toilets are only available in standard-class. In LNER trains, wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets can also be found in first-class. For those who would like assistance at their start and end stations, regardless of train operator, assistance can be booked in advance.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Inverness to Glasgow?
To find the cheapest train tickets between Inverness and Glasgow, it is advisable to book in advance. Trains at peak times tend to be the busiest, so passengers should consider travelling at quieter times of the day to find the best deals.
FAQs: Inverness to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Glasgow
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Information Desk
- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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 bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 13:59 Saturday 06:55 - 13:59 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- 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 on Muirend Road
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