Train from Stirling to Inverness: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Stirling to Inverness on 13 December
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London North Eastern RailwayTrain
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InvernessCheapest
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InvernessFastest
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Stirling to Inverness

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
4h 25mAverage duration
94 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£9 - £23Average duration4h 25m
4kg CO₂e
Average price£18 - £136Average duration2h 54m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stirling to Inverness by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Stirling to Inverness?

    The cheapest train tickets from Stirling to Inverness start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Stirling to Inverness?

    The average train journey time from Stirling to Inverness is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 33m and is operated by ScotRail.

  3. Which train operators serve the Stirling to Inverness route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stirling to Inverness?

    The earliest train from Stirling to Inverness departs at 07:34. And the latest train departs at 20:19.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Stirling to Inverness?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stirling to Inverness?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stirling to Inverness?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stirling to Inverness?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/12
£17
11/12
£17
Today
£20
13/12
£22
14/12
£22
15/12
£17
16/12
£17
17/12
£17
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Stirling to Inverness was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stirling to Inverness as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £130 for a train ticket from Stirling to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually ScotRail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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