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7:112h18Perth9:29Inverness£171One-way0 changes- 8:112h18Perth10:29Inverness£171One-way0 changes
17:532h15Perth20:08Inverness£181One-way0 changes- 12:112h18Perth14:29Inverness£391One-way0 changes
- 17:532h15Perth20:08Inverness£181One-way0 changes
- 8:112h18Perth10:29Inverness£171One-way0 changes
- 12:112h18Perth14:29Inverness£391One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Perth to Inverness
The cheapest option from Perth to Inverness is coach, with an average price of £9. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Perth to Inverness among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 130 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest option |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 12m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Perth to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Inverness trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12:11 Perth | 2h18 | 14:29 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:11 Perth | 2h18 | 15:29 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:27 Perth | 2h15 | 22:42 Inverness | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth to Inverness
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Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Perth to Inverness, including 5 direct trains, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Lowest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Perth to Inverness trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Perth and Inverness 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: Perth to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Perth and Inverness
Most Perth to Inverness trains use the Perth to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Perth and Inverness train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Perth station do trains to Inverness leave from?
Getting to Perth from Perth city centre
Perth train station facilities and services
Perth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, 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 Perth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Perth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Perth. 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 Perth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Perth: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Perth: 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.
Which Inverness station do trains from Perth arrive at?
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.
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