Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) train with Scotrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 30

Cheapest price on Aug 30

$33

Average ticket price on Aug 30

$82

Fastest journey on Aug 30

3 h 6 m

Average journey duration on Aug 30

3 h 19 m

Trains on Aug 30

9

Distance

180 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 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 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

On Sun, Aug 30, we found 9 trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV), including 3 direct services.

On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 180 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .

On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.

  • ScotrailC14643 · L87273
    5:45 PM3h41
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    9:26 PMInverness station (INV)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailC14630 · C14693
    9:33 AM3h46
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    1:19 PMInverness station (INV)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailC14681
    2:39 PM3h06
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    5:45 PMInverness station (INV)
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailC14676
    11:11 AM3h18
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    2:29 PMInverness station (INV)
    $881One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailL87033+London North Eastern RailwayG80229
    4:45 PM3h25
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    8:10 PMInverness station (INV)
    $881One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $200.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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Driving

$52

Average price

$15

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Cheapest

$200

Average price

$102

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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30m

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4h 48m

Average total duration

2h 48m

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2h 0m

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3h 13m

Average total duration

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV):

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) costing on average $200 (€162).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Inverness station (INV) take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 3h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Inverness station (INV) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $102 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 13m 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, 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

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ScotrailC15276 · C14695
On time
11:50 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h39
3:29 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailC14695
On time
12:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h22
3:29 PM Inverness station (INV)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC14600 · L87275
On time
1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h22
5:02 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailC15291 · C14683
On time
1:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
4h37
6:26 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailL86968
On time
2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
5h00
7:39 PM Inverness station (INV)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC14683
On time
3:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h19
6:26 PM Inverness station (INV)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailL86920+London North Eastern RailwayG80230
On time
4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h27
8:05 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailC14607 · C14685
On time
5:41 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h33
9:14 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailL87281
On time
7:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h36
10:42 PM Inverness station (INV)
0 transfersDirect
ScotrailC14712 · L87281
On time
7:09 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h33
10:42 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
ScotrailC14612 · L87284
On time
7:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h40
11:17 PM Inverness station (INV)
1 transfer
Sunday, August 30
ScotrailC14630 · C146939:33 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h46
1:19 PM Inverness station (INV)1 transfer
ScotrailC1467611:11 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
3h18
2:29 PM Inverness station (INV)0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) trains with Omio?

Scotrail as well as London North Eastern Railway or ScotRail offer trains services from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).

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 or ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Scotrail with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).

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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV)

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Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.

There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 18:37. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (180 km) distance in 3h 6m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)
Distance
111 miles (180 km)
Average train duration
3h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
3h 6m
First train
4:51 AM
Last train
6:37 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)

Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Inverness station (INV) from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Scotrail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Scotrail Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest Scotrail Price
$23 (€19)
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
$37 (€30)
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

ScotRail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average ScotRail Duration
3h 6m
Cheapest ScotRail Price
$93 (€75)
ScotRail frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) 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 station (INV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $23 (€19), while the average price is around $52 (€42).
The train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) takes 3h 6m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) leaves at 4:51 AM.
The distance by train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) is 111 miles (180 km).
The last train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) leaves at 6:37 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).
Yes, there is a direct train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV). This service operates 2 times per day, provided by Scotrail, ScotRail.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
Yes, the train journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness is considered scenic, offering views of the Scottish Highlands, lochs, and picturesque landscapes along the route.
A day trip from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 6m. Trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 111 miles (180 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV).
Since neither Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) nor Inverness station (INV) are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Inverness station (INV) include Aviemore, Invergordon, Beauly, Elgin, Achnasheen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV)

Most Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) to Inverness station (INV) trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and Inverness station (INV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Glasgow
Arrival train stations in Inverness
Glasgow Queen StreetGlasgow Queen Street station, North Hanover Street, George Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G1 2AFWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre

Bus19, 38C, 38A, 38B, 38E, 38, 57A, 57 · 2m · $2 · every ~46 min
15 · 3m · $1 · every ~7 min
SubwaySub · 23m · $2 · every ~57 min

Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services

Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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.

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