4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for Inverness on Sat, Apr 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:46 PM4h40Edinburgh Airport6:26 PMInverness$441One-way0 transfers- 8:43 AM3h23Edinburgh Airport12:06 PMInverness$441One-way0 transfers
- 6:47 AM3h42Edinburgh Airport10:29 AMInverness$841One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM3h41Edinburgh Airport12:06 PMInverness$861One-way0 transfers
- 8:43 AM3h23Edinburgh Airport12:06 PMInverness$441One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 AM3h41Edinburgh Airport12:06 PMInverness$861One-way0 transfers
- 6:47 AM3h42Edinburgh Airport10:29 AMInverness$841One-way0 transfers
- 1:46 PM4h40Edinburgh Airport6:26 PMInverness$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh Airport to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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$65 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Inverness trains for today, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Inverkeithing+Y39179 · Y38789 | On time 1:18 PM Edinburgh, Airport | 4h08 | 5:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 2 transfers | |
| W73892 · Y38789 | On time 1:42 PM Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 3h44 | 5:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y39179 · Y38789 | On time 1:52 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 3h34 | 5:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
Y40748+ C41115 | On time 3:27 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 3h41 | 7:08 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y40752 · Y38791 | On time 4:26 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 3h57 | 8:23 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y39204 · Y38794 | On time 5:53 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 3h49 | 9:42 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Y40760 · Y38796 | On time 6:24 PM Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 3h55 | 10:19 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, April 4 | |||||
| 6:47 AM Edinburgh Airport | 3h42 | 10:29 AM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 3h41 | 12:06 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:43 AM Edinburgh Airport | 3h23 | 12:06 PM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:25, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 8:25 AM |
Last train 6:53 PM |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and Inverness from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Airport to Inverness
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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