The average train between Inverness and Perth takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness to Perth. 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 hourly between Inverness and Perth. 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 Perth at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 14m. 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 Perth station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
Inverness to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Inverness to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Perth is 129.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Perth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
