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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£129
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£210
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
8 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
9 h 7 m
Trains on 19 Sept
25
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) will cost around £210 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 25 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV), including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 712 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 29 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.
G8021910:309h35London Kings Cross (KGX)20:05Inverness station (INV)£1291One-way0 changes- G80207 · G802198:3011h35London Kings Cross (KGX)20:05Inverness station (INV)£1311One-way1 change
- G80214 · G802199:3010h35London Kings Cross (KGX)20:05Inverness station (INV)£1311One-way1 change
- G80233+
L8732912:3011h43London Kings Cross (KGX)0:13Inverness station (INV)£1311One-way1 change - G80233+L8728412:3010h47London Kings Cross (KGX)23:17Inverness station (INV)£1311One-way1 change
W33515+L87275+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W851768:108h52London Kings Cross (KGX)17:02Inverness station (INV)£2651One-way3 changes- W33738 · W33799+G80219+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston11:108h55London Kings Cross (KGX)20:05Inverness station (INV)£1341One-way3 changes
- W33773+C14685+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W8519312:109h04London Kings Cross (KGX)21:14Inverness station (INV)£4061One-way3 changes
- W33533+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+C146839:109h16London Kings Cross (KGX)18:26Inverness station (INV)£2651One-way3 changes - W33761+
Y14775+L87281+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston13:139h29London Kings Cross (KGX)22:42Inverness station (INV)£2651One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £270.
Distance: 712 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£149 Average Price | £270 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV):
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average £149.
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average £270.
Other travel options to Inverness station (INV) take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Coach takes on average 13h 21m.
The journey is about 1h 18m faster (8h 15m by train vs 9h 33m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£149 vs £168). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01953+L87275 | 6:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 10h32 | 17:02 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| C01953+L87019 · L86968 | 6:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 13h09 | 19:39 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| G80202+L87275 | 7:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h32 | 17:02 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+L87275+W85176+W33515 | 8:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 8h52 | 17:02 Inverness station (INV) | 3 changes | |
| G80207+L86968 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 11h09 | 19:39 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| G80207+W83207 · C14683 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h56 | 18:26 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| G80207 · G80219 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 11h35 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| G80207+W83207 · C14683 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h56 | 18:26 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| G80207 · G80219 | 8:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 11h35 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W33533+C14683+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street | 9:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h16 | 18:26 Inverness station (INV) | 3 changes | |
| G80214 · G80219 | 9:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 10h35 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W33799+G80219 | 10:20 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h45 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| G80219 | 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h35 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G80219+C14645 · L87327 | 10:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 12h07 | 22:37 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W33738 · W33799+G80219 | 11:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 8h55 | 20:05 Inverness station (INV) | 3 changes | |
| G80227+C14685 | 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h44 | 21:14 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| G80227+C14645 · L87327 | 11:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 11h07 | 22:37 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+C14685+W85193+W33773 | 12:10 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h04 | 21:14 Inverness station (INV) | 3 changes | |
| G80233+L87284 | 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 10h47 | 23:17 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| G80233+C15377 · L87284 | 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 10h47 | 23:17 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| G80233+L87329 | 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 11h43 | 0:13 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| G80233+L87728 · L87281 | 12:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 10h12 | 22:42 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+Y14775+L87281 | 12:59 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h43 | 22:42 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+W33761+Y14775+L87281 | 13:13 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h29 | 22:42 Inverness station (INV) | 3 changes | |
| G80239+L87284 | 13:30 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h47 | 23:17 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 712 km distance in 7h 29m.
Distance 712 km |
Average train duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 29m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Inverness station (INV) from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) 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 Inverness station (INV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Kings Cross (KGX) and Inverness station (INV)
Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) trains use the London Kings Cross to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Inverness station (INV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
Most popular train connections from London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most popular trains to and from Inverness station (INV) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most popular train connections to Inverness station (INV)
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