The Scottish Borders to Inverness Trains

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: £102
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness

5h 37m

£69–176

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 Monday, August 10, 2026

6:24 PM → 11:19 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
10:23 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 5:02 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
3:24 PM → 8:02 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

12:52 PM → 5:25 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:10 PM
4h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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