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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Andrews to Inverness
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Andrews to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Andrews to Inverness will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from St Andrews to Inverness you need to make at least one change.
Y38515 · Y39566 · Y38798Y38528 · Y39560 · Y38778Y38528 · Y73465Y38515 · Y73467Y38528 · Y73465Y38528 · Y39560 · Y38778Y38515 · Y39566 · Y38798Y38515 · Y73467Y38515 · Y73467Y38528 · Y73465
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for St Andrews to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Andrews to Inverness 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 coach which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 153 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
St Andrews to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for St Andrews to Inverness trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y38528 · Y73465 | On time 10:37 Cupar station (CUP) | 4h34 | 15:11 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Y38528 · Y73465 | On time 10:44 Leuchars station (LEU) | 4h27 | 15:11 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Y38528 · Y39560 · Y38778 | On time 10:44 Leuchars station (LEU) | 3h45 | 14:29 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
| Y38515 · Y73467 | On time 13:30 Cupar station (CUP) | 4h19 | 17:49 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Y38515 · Y73467 | On time 13:37 Leuchars station (LEU) | 4h12 | 17:49 Inverness station (INV) | 1 change | |
| Y38515 · Y39566 · Y38798 | On time 13:37 Leuchars station (LEU) | 3h48 | 17:25 Inverness station (INV) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Andrews to Inverness
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Trains from St Andrews to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:26. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 20:26 |
Train companies: ScotRail from St Andrews to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between St Andrews 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: St Andrews to Inverness train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Andrews 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 St Andrews and Inverness
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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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