The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Inverness
Cheapest price
$149
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
7 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Inverness will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $149.
Of the 2 trains that leave Peterborough for Inverness on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 601 km distance in an average of 7 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 51 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 7 h 52 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Peterborough to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€116 Average price | €92 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 6m Average total duration 21h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Peterborough to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Inverness trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:18 AM Peterborough | 7h46 | 7:04 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 10:18 AM Peterborough | 7h52 | 6:10 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Peterborough to Inverness trains with Omio?
LNER as well as ScotRail offer trains services from Peterborough to Inverness. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Peterborough to Inverness.
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Peterborough to Inverness.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Peterborough to Inverness.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While LNER tickets can be bought on LNER's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of ScotRail to help you choose the right option for your journey from Peterborough to Inverness.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Peterborough to Inverness.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Inverness
Trains from Peterborough to Inverness run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $116 (€93) but you can travel from only $48 (€38) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 373 miles (601 km) distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 373 miles (601 km) |
Average train duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€93) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Peterborough to Inverness trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Peterborough and Inverness from $48 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Peterborough to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Inverness 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Peterborough to Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- 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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