Trains tickets from Inverness to Edinburgh

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TodayApr 25
from $45
TomorrowApr 26
from $37
SunApr 27
from $35
MonApr 28
from $32
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
from $32
ThuMay 1
from $23
FriMay 2
from $32

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Inverness
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Inverness
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Inverness
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Inverness
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: ScotRailScotRail
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Inverness
    Departure location: Inverness
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: London North Eastern RailwayLondon North Eastern Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Inverness to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$84
Average train trip duration3h 51m
Number of daily trains25
Earliest train departure7:55am
Distance113 miles (181 km)
Latest train departure8:22pm

Inverness to Edinburgh Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
$87
04/24
$87
Today
$45
04/26
$37
04/27
$35
04/28
$32
04/29
No data
04/30
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Inverness to Edinburgh was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $183 for a train ticket from Inverness to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Inverness to Edinburgh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Edinburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Inverness and Edinburgh, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Inverness to Edinburgh.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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