The average train between Inverness and West Lothian takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to West Lothian. 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 4 hours between Inverness and West Lothian. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into West Lothian at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to West Lothian. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at West Lothian station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Inverness to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to West Lothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Inverness to West Lothian train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Inverness and West Lothian is 179.3 km. The road distance is 318 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.