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The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Stirling

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

2 h 46 m

Average duration

2 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Stirling is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Inverness to Stirling will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Stirling 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 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.

05:362h46

Inverness

08:22Stirling

£241One-way

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Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Inverness to Stirling

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Stirling 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 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£31 Average Price	£14 Average Price Cheapest
3h 20m average duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 34m average duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Inverness to Stirling

United Kingdom

Trains from Inverness to Stirling run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

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 £7

Distance

152 km

Average train duration

2h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 36m

First train

05:36

Last train

18:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Train providers: ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper trains Inverness to Stirling

Travel between Inverness and Stirling from £15 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail, East Coast and Caledonian Sleeper! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

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 Stirling train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
Cheapest Price: £15
ScotRail frequency: 8 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.

Train information from Inverness to Stirling with East Coast:

Average Duration: 2 h 36 min
Cheapest Price: £17
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.

Caledonian Sleeper from Inverness to Stirling train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £88
Caledonian Sleeper frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Inverness to Stirling train

FAQs: Travel by train from Inverness to Stirling 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 Stirling.

Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Stirling can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Inverness to Stirling is £34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Stirling from Inverness is on average 2 h 37 min for the 94 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Stirling from Inverness by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Inverness to Stirling leaves at 05: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, it is possible to travel from Inverness to Stirling without having to change trains with LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. There are 6 direct trains from Inverness to Stirling each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Inverness to Stirling train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Stirling from Inverness to compare what amenities they may offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Inverness to Stirling 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 Stirling, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Stirling from Inverness is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Inverness to Stirling is January.

You have options as you can travel from Inverness to Stirling 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Stirling

Inverness

Stirling

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 Stirling.

Inverness

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

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

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage CCTV: No

Information Desk

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

Public transport options for Inverness