The average train between Inverness and Edinburgh Castle takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Edinburgh Castle. 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 Castle. 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 Castle 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 Castle station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.
Inverness to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Inverness to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh Castle is 181.3 km. The road distance is 299 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.
