The average train between Inverness and Dundee takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness to Dundee. 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 2 hours between Inverness and Dundee. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Dundee at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Dundee station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Inverness to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Inverness to Dundee train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Dundee is 135.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.