The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Inverurie
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverurie is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Inverurie will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Inverurie without transferring at least once.
C14641 · L884494:29 PM3h19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:48 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
C14635 · L884041:28 PM3h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:49 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
C14639 · L873233:30 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:38 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
C14644 · L873265:30 PM3h11Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:41 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
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C146172:32 PM3h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:46 PMInverurie station (INR)$771One-way1 transfer
C14639 · L873233:30 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:38 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
C14644 · L873265:30 PM3h11Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:41 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
G80216+
C146172:32 PM3h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:46 PMInverurie station (INR)$771One-way1 transfer
C14641 · L884494:29 PM3h19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:48 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
C14635 · L884041:28 PM3h21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:49 PMInverurie station (INR)$541One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Inverurie
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Inverurie among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $244.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $421 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 26m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Inverurie:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Inverurie costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $400 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Inverurie costing on average $421 (€340).
Other travel options to Inverurie take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Flight takes on average 8h 26m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.37 (€-6.76). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 47m 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.
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 to Inverurie train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Inverurie trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:35 AM Edinburgh | 3h13 | 12:48 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Edinburgh | 4h01 | 2:51 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:38 PM Edinburgh | 3h08 | 3:46 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:34 PM Edinburgh | 3h48 | 6:22 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:07 PM Edinburgh | 15h34 | 7:41 AM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Edinburgh | 3h52 | 8:57 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Edinburgh | 3h15 | 9:50 PM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Edinburgh | 9h37 | 6:37 AM Inverurie | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Inverurie.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Inverurie.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Inverurie.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Inverurie
Trains from Edinburgh to Inverurie run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 9:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Inverurie trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Inverurie from $13 (€10). 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 to Inverurie
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Inverurie 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 Inverurie, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Inverurie
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- 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 layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 13:50 Saturday 06:50 - 13:50 Sunday Closed New zonecard photocards are not issued 0700-0900 Mondays
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 2 from road side and level to platform 1. Also connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park adjacent to Station Road
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