Trains tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness

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TomorrowMar 20
from $36
FriMar 21
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SatMar 22
from $31
SunMar 23
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MonMar 24
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TueMar 25
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WedMar 26
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ThuMar 27

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Inverness
    Destination location: Inverness
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Edinburgh Park
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Inverness
    Destination location: Inverness
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Inverness
    Destination location: Inverness
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Inverness
    Destination location: Inverness
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: March 20 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: March 20 at
    Destination city: Inverness
    Destination location: Inverness
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Edinburgh to Inverness: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$78
Average train trip duration3h 44m
Number of daily trains26
Earliest train departure8:12am
Distance113 miles (181 km)
Latest train departure7:40pm

Edinburgh to Inverness Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/17
$82
03/18
$82
Today
$82
03/20
$36
03/21
$34
03/22
$31
03/23
$31
03/24
$31
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Inverness was searched and found on Mar 23, 2025 with a price of $31

To 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 $31 to $172 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 $31 which is on 2025-03-23.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Edinburgh to Inverness is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Inverness you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Edinburgh and Inverness compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Edinburgh to Inverness.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Inverness to Edinburgh

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