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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Inverness | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Edinburgh Park | Inverness | Fastest | ||||
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness start at $32. The average price for this train route is around $121. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to Inverness takes 3h 44m and covers 182 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 13m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Inverness route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Inverness departs at 7:35am. The latest train departs at 7:40pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Inverness?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Inverness was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $45To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $45 to $253 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually ScotRail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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