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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | King's Cross | Inverness | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | King's Cross | Inverness | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Euston Station | Inverness | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Inverness
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Inverness. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Inverness by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Inverness?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Inverness start from $120. The average price for this train route is around $173. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Inverness?
The average train ride duration from London to Inverness is 11h 30m, covering a distance of 442 miles (713 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 2m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Inverness route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Inverness?
The earliest train departs from London to Inverness at 10:30am. And the latest train departs at 9:15pm.
What is the best train operator from London 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.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Inverness?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Inverness?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London 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.
The cheapest trip from London to Inverness was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $146To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Inverness, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $146 to $294 for a train ticket from London to Inverness based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-12-12.
