Inverness to The Scottish Borders Trains

Inverness to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and The Scottish Borders takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 27m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 42m

£69–175

Inverness to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:35 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:52 AM → 3:04 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 8:04 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 12:04 AM
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5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:54 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 43m • 1 change
6:38 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 2:37 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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