The average train between Edinburgh and Inverness takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Inverness at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Inverness station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
Edinburgh to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Edinburgh to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Inverness is 181 km. The road distance is 298 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route.
