The cheapest and fastest trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Cheapest price
$151
Average price
$252
Fastest journey
8 h 2 m
Average duration
8 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
712 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) will cost around $252 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $151.
It's difficult to get from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) without transferring at least once.
Y23435 · Y23480
Y23477+
Y65908
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W09869+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
Y66206
Y23421+
Y66204
P00135+
C05950 · Y66235
Y23421+
Y66204
P00135+
C05950 · Y66235
Y23435 · Y23480
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+
W09869+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
Y66206
Y23477+
Y65908Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €117.
Distance: 442 miles (712 km)
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€168 Average price | €124 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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P00135+ C05950 · Y66235 | On time 7:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 8h29 | 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) | 2 transfers | |
Y23421+ Y66204 | On time 9:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 8h02 | 5:02 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Euston+ W09869+ Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+ Y66206 | On time 9:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h16 | 6:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3 transfers | |
Y23477+ Y65908 | On time 10:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 9h39 | 7:39 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
Y23435 · Y23480 | On time 11:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 8h37 | 8:07 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $144 (€117) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 14:48. The fastest train covers the 442 miles (712 km) distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 442 miles (712 km) |
Average train duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $144 (€117) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 14:48 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV) trainsLNER, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Inverness station (INV) from $44 (€36). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Caledonian Sleeper
Avanti West Coast
ScotRail
FAQs: Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Inverness station (INV)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- 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.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- 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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