The average train between Inverness and Ardlui takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Ardlui. 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 Inverness and Ardlui. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ardlui at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Ardlui. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Ardlui station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Inverness to Ardlui train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Ardlui train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ardlui station.
Book your Inverness to Ardlui train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Ardlui is 134.3 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Ardlui via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 25m.