The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Glasgow International Airport
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
180 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Glasgow International 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 Glasgow International Airport will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 2 trains that leave Inverness for Glasgow International Airport 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 180 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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 coach, train and flight for Inverness to Glasgow International Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Glasgow International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 180 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Glasgow International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Glasgow International Airport trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:41 Inverness | 4h13 | 11:54 Glasgow International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Inverness | 4h27 | 13:09 Glasgow International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Glasgow International Airport
Trains from Inverness to Glasgow International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:41, the last at 17:52. The fastest train covers the 180 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 180 km |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 07:41 |
Last train 17:52 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Glasgow International Airport trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Glasgow International Airport from £8. 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 Glasgow International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Glasgow International 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 Glasgow International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Glasgow International Airport
- 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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