The average train between Inverness and Lochend takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Lochend. 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 Lochend. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Lochend at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Lochend. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Lochend station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Inverness to Lochend train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Lochend train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Inverness and Lochend is 180.7 km. The road distance is 300 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 17m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.