The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Inverness
Cheapest price
$169
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
10 h 19 m
Average duration
10 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Inverness will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $169.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dover for Inverness on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 791 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 19 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 10 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 and flight for Dover to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €106.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€147 Average price | €129 Average price Cheapest |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Dover to Inverness trains with Omio?
LNER operates all train services from Dover to Inverness. Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets.
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dover to Inverness.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: LNER tickets can only be bought on Omio or LNER's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell LNER tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Dover to Inverness.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Inverness
Trains from Dover to Inverness run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€106) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 10h 19m.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average train duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€106) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 19m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: LNER from Dover to Inverness trainsLNER trains will get you between Dover and Inverness from $56 (€45). 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 Dover to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover 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 Dover to Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- 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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