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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.

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Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
3h 19m
Average duration
3h 31m
Trains per day
11
Distance
179 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Glasgow:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Glasgow costing on average $71 (€59).
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Glasgow costing on average $192 (€158).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 17m.
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, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Glasgow trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14651 · L88032 | On time 6:38 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h37 | 10:15 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C02029+ L88036 | On time 7:55 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h25 | 11:20 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L88094 | On time 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h32 | 12:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14653 · L88044 | On time 9:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h39 | 1:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L87050 · C14791 | On time 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h25 | 2:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C14655 · L88054 | On time 12:48 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h31 | 4:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
C14813 | On time 2:50 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h24 | 6:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88101 | On time 3:44 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h39 | 7:23 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14815 | On time 5:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h19 | 8:44 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87055 · L88075 | On time 6:52 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h30 | 10:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
L88106 | On time 8:22 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h35 | 11:57 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Inverness to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Inverness to Glasgow trains use the Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
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 options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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