The cheapest and fastest trains from Wick to Inverness
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wick to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wick to Inverness will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wick for Inverness on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 34 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.
12:34 PM4h34Wick5:08 PMInverness$421One-way0 transfers
12:34 PM4h34Wick5:08 PMInverness$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Wick to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wick to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wick to Inverness:
A train is $0.58 (€0.46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wick to Inverness costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
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.
Live departures
Wick to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Wick to Inverness trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:34 PM Wick | 4h34 | 5:08 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wick to Inverness
Trains from Wick to Inverness run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 6:18 AM |
Last train 6:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Wick to Inverness trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Wick and Inverness from $25 (€20). 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 Wick to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wick 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 Wick to Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:10 - 17:14 Saturday 10:10 - 17:14 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station building
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- 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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