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Compare bus and train for Inverness to Dalcross
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Dalcross among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Dalcross:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Dalcross costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Dalcross take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (10m by train vs 16m by car). Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Inverness to Dalcross train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Dalcross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:59 AM Inverness | 0h10 | 10:09 AM Dalcross | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Dalcross
Trains from Inverness to Dalcross run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Dalcross
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Dalcross 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 Dalcross, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Dalcross
- 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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