The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£193
Average price
£193
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Plymouth will cost around £193 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £193.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 790 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 50 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 train, coach and flight for Inverness to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £251.
Distance: 790 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£192 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 12m Average total duration 23h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Plymouth
Trains from Inverness to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £192 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 790 km distance in 14h 26m.
Distance 790 km |
Average train duration 15h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £192 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 14h 26m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Plymouth trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Plymouth from £56. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Plymouth
- 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 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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