The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Perth
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Perth will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 7 trains that leave Inverness for Perth every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
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Y65995Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Inverness to Perth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 130 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Perth trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W03353 | On time 09:40 Inverness station (INV) | 2h19 | 11:59 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65993 | On time 10:53 Inverness station (INV) | 2h02 | 12:55 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66988 | On time 12:37 Inverness station (INV) | 2h18 | 14:55 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65992 | On time 13:26 Inverness station (INV) | 2h01 | 15:27 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65994 | On time 15:22 Inverness station (INV) | 1h59 | 17:21 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y66982 | On time 16:26 Inverness station (INV) | 2h11 | 18:37 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y65995 | On time 18:52 Inverness station (INV) | 2h14 | 21:06 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Perth
Trains from Inverness to Perth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Inverness to Perth trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Inverness and Perth from £7. 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 Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Perth 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 Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Perth
- 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 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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 main station entrance car park
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