The average train between Inverness and Edinburgh takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.
Inverness to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Inverness to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh is 181 km. The road distance is 298 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
