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Find the best prices from Edinburgh to Inverness

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

AU$56.71

Sat22Nov

AU$47.97

Sun23Nov

AU$59.76

Mon24Nov

AU$44.11

Tue25Nov

AU$47.36

Wed26Nov

AU$45.90

Thu27Nov

AU$44.95

Fri28Nov

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Edinburgh to Inverness train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness, starting from AU$44.11 and averaging AU$125.15. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 23m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
18:52 3h 51m, No direct Edinburgh Gateway	22:43 Inverness		Find Tickets
19:35 3h 42m, Direct Edinburgh (Waverley)	23:17 Paris		Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Inverness train route details

First train

06:47

Last train

19:35

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Inverness

Journey time

3h 23m

Distance

182 km

Price

AU$44.11*

Train Operators

ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Inverness for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Inverness, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Edinburgh to Inverness train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Edinburgh to Inverness train prices and times

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