How much does a train ticket cost from Inverness to Dundee?

The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Dundee start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Inverness to Dundee?

The average train journey time from Inverness to Dundee is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Inverness to Dundee route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Inverness to Dundee?

The earliest train from Inverness to Dundee departs at 08:41. And the latest train departs at 20:21.

Train Inverness to Dundee from £21

Next train departures

Next departures from Inverness to Dundee on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:26	Inverness	2h 40m	20:06	Dundee	CheapestFastest
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:42	Inverness	3h 3m	12:45	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:42	Inverness	3h 3m	12:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Dundee on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:56	Inverness	3h 58m	14:54	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	17:26	Inverness	2h 40m	20:06	Dundee	Fastest
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:42	Inverness	3h 3m	12:45	Dundee	No tags

Next departures from Inverness to Dundee on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:50	Inverness	3h 1m	13:51	Dundee	Cheapest
Train	17:26	Inverness	2h 40m	20:06	Dundee	Fastest
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	08:41	Inverness	3h 8m	11:49	Dundee	No tags
Train	09:42	Inverness	3h 3m	12:45	Dundee	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 17:07 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Inverness to Dundee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Dundee. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

4h 20mAverage duration

85 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £26	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£22 - £64	Average duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at £22

ScotRail Inverness Dundee recent customer reviews

I booked ticket, paid money, but in fact I didn't have that ticket because it wasn't in reservation

Oksana G.

7 December 2024

Staff very helpful

Chrissie G.

11 November 2023

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Inverness to Dundee by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Inverness to Dundee?
The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Dundee start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Inverness to Dundee?
The average train journey time from Inverness to Dundee is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Inverness to Dundee route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Inverness to Dundee?
The earliest train from Inverness to Dundee departs at 08:41. And the latest train departs at 20:21.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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The cheapest trip from Inverness to Dundee was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £60 for a train ticket from Inverness to Dundee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-01.