Edinburgh

Departure station:
Waverley

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Distance by train:
278 km

Inverness

Arrival station:
Inverness Station

EDINBURGH to Inverness train information

Are you wondering how to get from Edinburgh to Inverness? Taking a train is one of the most popular travel ways. A train from Edinburgh to Inverness is operated by ScotRail company. The ScotRail train starts the journey at Edinburgh Waverley and ends at Inverness Railway Station. A train takes approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes, reaching the train's maximum speed of 125 mph. Plus, there are up to 11 daily departures for Edinburgh - Inverness train route. 

What's more, ScotRail operator provides direct service with great amenities on board, including spacious seats, generous legroom, plenty of space for luggage, food & beverages bar, WC's, and more. On this page, you will find more information about Edinburgh to Inverness train, and if you are eager to book a train ticket to Inverness in advance, visit the Rail Ninja ticket platform!

Shortest travel time	Longest travel time	Daily departures	Earliest departure	Latest departure	Price starts from
3 hrs 19 min	3 hrs 49 min	11 trains	08:32	16:33	​​$48

HOW MUCH IS A TRAIN TICKET FROM EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS?

When booking your train ticket, keep in mind that fares depend on several factors such as type of train, departure date, preferred travel class. In general, train from Edinburgh to Inverness economy class non-flexible seat starts from $62 (flexible $86).

HOW DO I GET A TRAIN TICKET FROM EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS?

Book your train tickets online on Rail Ninja. It's a convenient easily-navigable ticket platform offering numerous destinations all over the world. Plus, on Rail Ninja, you can book your tickets at least one year in advance.

IS THE TRAIN FROM EDINBURGH TO INVERNESS SCENIC?

The train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness will take more than 3 hours, during that time you can enjoy stunning natural surroundings. A train runs through beautiful Scotland, meaning that you can expect to see deer, mountain hare, thundering waterfall, and many more.

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Railway map

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