The cheapest and fastest trains from Bath to Inverness
Cheapest price
$240
Average price
$243
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bath to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath to Inverness will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $240.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bath for Inverness on Sat, Dec 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct trains cover the 689 km distance in an average of 10 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest trains will take 11 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bath to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bath to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €188.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€258 Average price | €96 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price |
11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bath to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Bath to Inverness trains for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:35 AM Bath | 11h27 | 4:02 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bath to Inverness
Trains from Bath to Inverness run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $235 (€188) but you can travel from only $47 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (689 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 428 miles (689 km) |
Average train duration 11h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $235 (€188) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 10h 20m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 21:13 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bath to Inverness trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bath and Inverness from $47 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bath to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bath to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bath to Inverness
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station. Connect to "GWR Free Station Wi-Fi."
- Type of shops available: Flower shop in subway
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Starbucks
- Dashi Bath
- Be At One
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- Taxi: Taxi Rank: Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp access & staff assistance.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Travelodge Bath Waterside
- The Z Hotel Bath
- The Royal Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Mon - Fri: 05:30 - 20:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: At rear and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- The information office is located by Platform 1.
- Bus lines: 700, A4
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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