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Inverness to South Queensferry trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and South Queensferry takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to South Queensferry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 49m
Duration
196 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 11m
£44–119

Inverness to South Queensferry train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Inverness and South Queensferry. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into South Queensferry at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 4m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperScotRailScotRail10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRailScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailScotRailScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to South Queensferry? 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.

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  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and South Queensferry, 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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