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The Scottish Borders to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between The Scottish Borders and Inverness takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from The Scottish Borders 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.

5h 39m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

The Scottish Borders to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between The Scottish Borders and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Scottish Borders is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Inverness at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper10h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 50m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 17m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper9h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 51m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail4h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Scottish Borders to Inverness? 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: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Inverness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m.

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