The average train between Portobello and Inverness takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Portobello 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 4 hours between Portobello and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Portobello is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Inverness at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portobello to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Portobello station and arriving at Inverness station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Portobello to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Portobello to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Portobello to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Portobello and Inverness is 182.7 km. The road distance is 304 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness 5 times a day. Tickets cost £80–150 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Two other operators also service this route.