The average train between Perth and Inverness takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth to Inverness. 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 Perth and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Inverness at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth station and arriving at Inverness station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
Perth to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Perth station.
Perth to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Perth to Inverness train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Perth and Inverness is 129.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.
