- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$158
Average price
$360
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
714 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to London will cost around $360 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $158.
It's difficult to get from Inverness to London without transferring at least once.
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C14657
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W33140+
L87058 · C14808+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
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L87059
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C14657
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W33140+
L87058 · C14808+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
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C14657Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 443 miles (714 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$181 Average price | $89 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to London:
A bus is $0.81 (€0.65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to London costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $92 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to London costing on average $181 (€145).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 45m.
The journey is about 48m faster (9h 11m by train vs 9h 59m by car) and roughly $52 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($181 (€145) vs $233 (€187)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to London trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G80079+ L87051 | Delayed 2:00 PM 10:50 AMInverness station (INV) | 8h27 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80092+ C14654 | Delayed 4:00 PM 12:48 PMInverness station (INV) | 8h22 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
L87058+ W33251 | 10:52 AM Inverness station (INV) | 9h45 | 8:37 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
L87058+ W84917+ W33163 | 10:52 AM Inverness station (INV) | 8h27 | 7:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
L87058 · C14808+ W33140+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 10:52 AM Inverness station (INV) | 9h27 | 8:19 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3 transfers | |
G80090+ C14657 | 1:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 7h45 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C14657+ Y14787 | 1:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 9h30 | 10:55 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Inverness to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 443 miles (714 km) distance in 7h 52m.
Distance 443 miles (714 km) |
Average train duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€58) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Inverness to London trains use the Inverness to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Euston. Use this guide to compare Inverness and London 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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, 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, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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