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Compare 3 ways to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 294, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Inverness to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh start from R 393. The average price for this train route is around R 1 476. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Inverness to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Inverness to Edinburgh is 3h 51m, covering a distance of 182 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 1m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Inverness to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 32 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 Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Inverness to Edinburgh departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 20:22.
Which is the best train operator from Inverness to Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
Based on 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 offers the most punctual service from Inverness to Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 381To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 381 to R 3 092 for a train ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 381, which is on 2025-12-16.
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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