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Inverness to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Inverness to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as BHD 7.210, with average prices for this route around BHD 30.680.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:50 3 hours 50 minutes, Changes required Inverness	18:40 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
15:44 3 hours 45 minutes, Changes required Inverness	19:29 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
17:26 3 hours 51 minutes, Changes required Inverness	21:17 Edinburgh Park	Find Tickets
18:52 3 hours 23 minutes, Direct Inverness	22:15 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
20:22 3 hours 45 minutes, Changes required Inverness	00:07 +1 Edinburgh Park	Find Tickets
21:30 11 hours 5 minutes, Changes required Inverness	08:35 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Inverness to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

04:54

Last train

21:30

Departure station

Inverness

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

3 hours 20 minutes

Distance

182 km

Price

BHD 7.210*

Train operators

ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Inverness to Edinburgh. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Inverness to Edinburgh, 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!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Inverness to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Inverness to Edinburgh train ticket types

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

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Inverness to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Inverness to Edinburgh Train Route Details