How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Inverness is 3h 44m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 13m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Inverness route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Inverness?

The earliest train from Edinburgh to Inverness departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Inverness?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Inverness?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Inverness?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Edinburgh to Inverness from £17

Next train departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 34m	20:07	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Edinburgh Park	3h 22m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 34m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 31m	20:04	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:43	Edinburgh Park	3h 23m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:37	Waverley	3h 29m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 31m	20:04	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:37	Waverley	3h 29m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:37	Haymarket	3h 33m	20:10	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	15:57	Haymarket	3h 13m	19:10	Inverness	Fastest
Train	09:25	Waverley	3h 54m	13:19	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:32	Waverley	3h 38m	20:10	Inverness	No tags
Train	09:25	Waverley	3h 54m	13:19	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:34	Waverley	3h 45m	23:19	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Edinburgh Park	3h 22m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 35m	20:08	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:34	Waverley	3h 45m	23:19	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Edinburgh Park	3h 22m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 35m	20:08	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:34	Waverley	3h 45m	23:19	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Edinburgh Park	3h 22m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 35m	20:08	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Inverness on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:34	Waverley	3h 45m	23:19	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	08:44	Edinburgh Park	3h 22m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags
Train	16:33	Waverley	3h 35m	20:08	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:38	Waverley	3h 28m	12:06	Inverness	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

113 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £36	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £142	Average duration3h 44m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at £18

ScotRail Edinburgh Inverness recent customer reviews

Train went to wrong platform in Perth so had to wait over 35 mins until probably was sorted so half a hour late into Inverness

Kathleen M.

4 July 2022

Smooth and fast

Kevin H.

23 May 2024

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Inverness is 3h 44m, covering a distance of 113 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 13m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Inverness route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 33 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Inverness?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Inverness departs at 07:35. And the latest train departs at 19:40.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£31

10/12

£31

Today

£30

12/12

£30

13/12

£31

14/12

£31

15/12

£24

16/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Inverness was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £137 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually ScotRail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.