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Inverness to London King's Cross trains

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Travel to England's capital in comfort

Relax as the scenery of Scotland and England flashes by while you travel from Inverness and London.

The refreshments and comfy seats onboard our trains mean you'll always ride in style - and with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have extra spending money when you arrive.
Average travel time
7h 55m
Distance
443 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Tuesday 11 Jun 2024
From
£88.40

Standard Class

Tuesday 21 May 2024
From
£109.80

First Class

Thursday 20 Jun 2024
From
£156.80

Today's train times

Upcoming direct journeys for Inverness to London Kings Cross

First train 07:55 Last train 07:55

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London North Eastern Railway from Inverness to London Kings Cross

Lose yourself in London for less

If you're canny, you can easily find cheap train tickets from Inverness to London and back, with timetables updated in real time.

LNER trains arrive and depart at London King's Cross station, close to King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, the British Library, Camden Town, and Regents Park.

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Get a little extra with your journey

No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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Related FAQs

Are there direct trains between Inverness and London?

Yes, there are direct LNER trains from Inverness to London with a journey that usually takes just over 7h 55m.

During the week, there is approximately 1 direct LNER train per day at 07:55.

Which rail lines go through London King's Cross?

The train lines through London King's Cross station are LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central, Lumo, Great Northern, and Thameslink.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Inverness and London?

No, Season Tickets are not currently available for this journey.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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