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

The cheapest train tickets from Perth to Inverness start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Perth to Inverness?

The average train journey time from Perth to Inverness is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Perth to Inverness route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail , London North Eastern Railway .

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

The earliest train from Perth to Inverness departs at 08:11. And the latest train departs at 21:00.

Which is the best train operator from Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth to Inverness from £11

Next train departures

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:03	Perth	2h 20m	21:23	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	20:28	Perth	2h 15m	22:43	Inverness	Fastest
Train	19:03	Perth	2h 20m	21:23	Inverness	No tags
Train	20:28	Perth	2h 15m	22:43	Inverness	No tags
Train	20:59	Perth	2h 20m	23:19	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:16	Perth	2h 9m	13:25	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:54	Perth	2h 10m	20:04	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:54	Perth	2h 10m	20:04	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:11	Perth	1h 59m	19:10	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	15:46	Perth	1h 59m	17:45	Inverness	Fastest
Train	10:53	Perth	2h 26m	13:19	Inverness	No tags
Train	18:01	Perth	2h 8m	20:09	Inverness	No tags
Train	10:53	Perth	2h 26m	13:19	Inverness	No tags

Next departures from Perth to Inverness on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	Cheapest
Train	10:02	Perth	2h 4m	12:06	Inverness	Fastest
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags
Train	17:57	Perth	2h 10m	20:07	Inverness	No tags
Train	08:11	Perth	2h 18m	10:29	Inverness	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Perth 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 2 hours and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £15	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £110	Average duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Inverness?
The cheapest train tickets from Perth to Inverness start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Perth to Inverness?
The average train journey time from Perth to Inverness is 2h 15m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Perth to Inverness route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Perth to Inverness?
The earliest train from Perth to Inverness departs at 08:11. And the latest train departs at 21:00.
Which is the best train operator from Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth 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

29/11

£18

30/11

£18

Today

£18

02/12

£18

03/12

£16

04/12

£17

05/12

£15

06/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Perth to Inverness was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £105 for a train ticket from Perth to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-06.

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.