4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Inverness
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
9 h 44 m
Average duration
9 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
665 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Inverness will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 1 trains that leave Oxford for Inverness 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 665 km distance in an average of 9 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 44 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 Oxford to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £139.
Distance: 665 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£154 Average Price | £94 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oxford to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Inverness trains for tomorrow, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:39 Oxford | 9h44 | 20:23 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Inverness
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Trains from Oxford to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £139 but you can travel from only £39 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:26. The fastest train covers the 665 km distance in 9h 25m.
Distance 665 km |
Average train duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £139 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 25m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:26 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Oxford to Inverness trainsScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Inverness from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Inverness 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Inverness
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- 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 an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated 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 the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
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Car Rental
Information Desk- 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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