The average train between Cairngorms National Park and Inverness takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train service runs several times per day from Cairngorms National Park to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cairngorms National Park and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairngorms National Park is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Inverness at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairngorms National Park station and arriving at Inverness station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Cairngorms National Park to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Cairngorms National Park to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Cairngorms National Park to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Cairngorms National Park and Inverness is 61.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 43 min. Two other operators also service this route.