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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness Station and Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness Station to Edinburgh Waverley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Inverness Station to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness Station and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness Station is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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    train train 3h 39m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 41m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 36m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 32m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness Station to Edinburgh Waverley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Inverness Station to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Inverness Station, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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