The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Inverness
Cheapest price
$139
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
481 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Inverness will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 1 trains that leave Doncaster for Inverness on Fri, Nov 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 481 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 55 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 and bus for Doncaster to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€113 Average price | €170 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Doncaster to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Inverness trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 PM Doncaster | 7h28 | 8:23 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 12:12 PM Doncaster | 6h55 | 7:07 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Inverness
Trains from Doncaster to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $126 (€102) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 298 miles (481 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 298 miles (481 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $126 (€102) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 16:10 |
Train companies: LNER from Doncaster to Inverness trainsLNER trains will get you between Doncaster and Inverness from $35 (€29). 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 Doncaster to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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 Doncaster to Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- 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 adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
- 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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