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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 | King's Cross | Inverness | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | King's Cross | Inverness | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Euston Station | Inverness | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Inverness by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Inverness?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Inverness start from £92. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Inverness?
The average train journey time from London to Inverness is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 442 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 2m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Inverness route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Inverness?
The earliest train from London to Inverness departs at 10:30. And the latest train departs at 21:15.
Which is the best train operator from London 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 London to Inverness?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London 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 London 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 London to Inverness was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £112To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Inverness as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £112 to £225 for a train ticket from London to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £127, which is on 2025-12-12.
