The average train between Inverness and Leuchars takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Leuchars. 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 Leuchars. 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 Leuchars at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Leuchars. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Leuchars station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Inverness to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Leuchars train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Inverness to Leuchars train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Leuchars is 146.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route.