The average train between Inverness and Edinburgh Gateway takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway. 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 Edinburgh Gateway. 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 Edinburgh Gateway at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Edinburgh Gateway station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Gateway station.
Book your Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Edinburgh Gateway is 179.7 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Gateway via Perth in around 4h 21m.