Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Inverness will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Inverness on Mon, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Mon, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€68 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 8:33 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h46 | 12:19 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:11 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 1:29 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 12:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h40 | 4:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 07:07 |
Last train 19:37 |
You can travel by train from Glasgow to Inverness with ScotRail, East Coast and Bus for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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.
ScotRail from Glasgow to Inverness train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Queen Street, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Inverness, located 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre.
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