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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV)
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 16 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Inverness station (INV) on Fri, Jul 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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.
G802284:33 PM3h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)$461One-way0 transfers
C146788:38 AM3h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers- L87682 · C1469411:35 AM3h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:29 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way1 transfer
- L87668 · C146809:39 AM3h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way1 transfer
- L8727110:33 AM3h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:16 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers
- C146788:38 AM3h29Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:07 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers
- L872741:32 PM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers
- G802284:33 PM3h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)$461One-way0 transfers
- L8727110:33 AM3h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:16 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers
- C146877:34 PM3h45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:19 PMInverness station (INV)$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $206.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $461 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV):
A bus is $43 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $442 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average $461 (€379).
Other travel options to Inverness station (INV) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| L87271 | On time 10:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h43 | 2:16 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87682 · C14694 | On time 11:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h54 | 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| L87692 · L87274 | On time 12:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h26 | 5:02 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| L87274 | On time 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 5:02 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87703 · C14684 | On time 2:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 6:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| G80228 | On time 4:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h35 | 8:08 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87716 · C14686 | On time 4:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h44 | 9:23 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14686 | On time 5:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h50 | 9:23 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87729 · L87282 | On time 6:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h01 | 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14687 | On time 7:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 11:19 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14620 · L87293 | 5:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h05 | 10:35 AM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| L87648 · C14674 | 6:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h53 | 10:29 AM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| L87656 · C14678 | 7:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h33 | 12:07 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14678 | 8:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h29 | 12:07 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87668 · C14680 | 9:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 1:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€27) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 7:35 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV) trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Inverness station (INV) from $10 (€8). 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Inverness station (INV)
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