Trains from Edinburgh to Inverness

Edinburgh to Inverness train information

Edinburgh Inverness train map

Train duration 3h42m
Arrival Inverness, Scotland
Departure Edinburgh, Scotland
Distance 112 Miles
Train operators ScotRail
Lowest train price from £19.20
Average train price £20.00
  • The trains between Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland) to Inverness (Highlands and Islands) are operated by ScotRail. The services on board may change depending on the train operator.
  • On average, it takes around 3h42m by train because of the 112 miles to travel to Inverness from Edinburgh. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.
  • The cheapest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £19.20 one way.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Inverness train tickets

from £19.20 MORE 3h41m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £9.30 MORE 3h54m
from £9.80 MORE 4h06m

Edinburgh - Inverness prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Edinburgh - Inverness: the best time to book cheap trains

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Days before Departure

The Prices for train tickets Edinburgh to Inverness are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £20 whereas when purchasing your seat 3 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £28 for your train. Thus, you may save 28% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of 3 days in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Edinburgh to Inverness trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Edinburgh and Inverness by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Inverness to Edinburgh and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Edinburgh
Waverley
Inverness
£19.20 02/04/2024 11:35 ScotRail 15 days ago
Edinburgh
Waverley
Inverness
£19.20 02/04/2024 08:38 ScotRail 15 days ago
Edinburgh
Waverley
Inverness
£19.20 02/04/2024 13:29 ScotRail 15 days ago
Edinburgh
Waverley
Inverness
£19.20 02/04/2024 09:36 ScotRail 15 days ago
Edinburgh
Waverley
Inverness
£19.20 02/04/2024 10:32 ScotRail 15 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Edinburgh Inverness train

Discount Edinburgh - Inverness train tickets

The best way to spend less on your Edinburgh Inverness train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to calculate how many trips you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

For your evaluation, you need to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, how much you're saving on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Edinburgh Inverness ticket is £19.20 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £19.20: £88/£19.20 = 4.58. It will take you approximately 5 trips from Inverness to Edinburgh (one way journey) with your railcard to be profitable.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Edinburgh to Inverness train £19.20 £12.80 £6.40 4.6

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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