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Compare 3 ways to travel from Inverness to Perth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Perth. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Inverness to Perth 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 Inverness to Perth?
The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Perth start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Inverness to Perth?
The average train journey time from Inverness to Perth is 2h 12m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Inverness to Perth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Inverness to Perth?
The earliest train from Inverness to Perth departs at 07:55. And the latest train departs at 20:22.
Which is the best train operator from Inverness to Perth?
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 Inverness to Perth?
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 Inverness to Perth?
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 Inverness to Perth?
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 Inverness to Perth was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Inverness to Perth as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £50 for a train ticket from Inverness to Perth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-11.
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