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London Kings Cross to Inverness trains

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Travel from London to Inverness for less

Relax and gaze out at the stunning scenery of England and Scotland as you speed effortlessly between London and Inverness.

Travelling with LNER means you'll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed. With our price promise, you'll also get the best value tickets when you book direct.
Average travel time
8h 7m
Distance
443 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Tuesday 11 Jun 2024
From
£69.30

Standard Class

Thursday 23 May 2024
From
£88.40

First Class

Tuesday 25 Jun 2024
From
£119.50

London Kings Cross (KGX)
to Inverness (INV)

Saturday 18 May 2024
Journey planner results
Departs Dep Arrives Arr Duration Dur Changes Chg Status Status
06:15 Plat 5 15:29 09h 14m 2
On time Details Journey uses an LNER train
Journey 1
London Kings Cross to Edinburgh

On time This service is scheduled to depart at 06:15

Leg summary
06:15 Plat 5 11:09 04h 54m On time

London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
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Wait 26 mins then Journey 2
Edinburgh to Stirling
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 11:35

Leg summary
11:35 12:23 00h 48m On time

ScotRail from Edinburgh to Stirling
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Wait 13 mins then Journey 3
Stirling to Inverness
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:36

Leg summary
12:36 15:29 02h 53m On time

ScotRail from Stirling to Inverness
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08:30 17:06 08h 36m 1
On time Details Journey uses an LNER train

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

Journey 1
London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 08:30

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08:30 13:10 04h 40m On time

London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh
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Wait 23 mins then Journey 2
Edinburgh to Inverness
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 13:33

Leg summary
13:33 17:06 03h 33m On time

ScotRail from Edinburgh to Inverness
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10:00 18:26 08h 26m 2
On time Details Journey uses an LNER train

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

Journey 1
London Kings Cross to Haymarket
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:00

Leg summary
10:00 14:35 04h 35m On time

London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Haymarket
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Wait 6 mins then Journey 2
Haymarket to Stirling
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 14:41

Leg summary
14:41 15:26 00h 45m On time

ScotRail from Haymarket to Stirling
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Wait 9 mins then Journey 3
Stirling to Inverness
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 15:35

Leg summary
15:35 18:26 02h 51m On time

ScotRail from Stirling to Inverness
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10:00 19:39 09h 39m 1
On time Details Journey uses an LNER train

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

Journey 1
London Kings Cross to Dundee
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 10:00

Leg summary
10:00 15:47 05h 47m On time

London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Dundee
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Wait 17 mins then Journey 2
Dundee to Inverness
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 16:04

Leg summary
16:04 19:39 03h 35m On time

ScotRail from Dundee to Inverness
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12:00 20:04 08h 04m 0
On time Details Journey uses an LNER train

We're sorry, there are a limited number of seat reservations left on this LNER train. If you'd like to travel on a quieter service, we recommend you go back and select a different time or date.

London Kings Cross to Inverness
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On time This service is scheduled to depart at 12:00

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12:00 20:04 08h 04m On time

London North Eastern Railway from London Kings Cross to Inverness
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Escape to the Scottish Highlands

It's easy to find cheap train tickets from London to Inverness with LNER. Our real-time updates mean travel is hassle-free.

LNER trains arrive and depart at Inverness station, located on Academy Street, close to Inverness Castle and the Museum & Art Gallery.

Things to do in Inverness

Whether you want to take in the beautiful views, tour ruins or museums, or try to catch a glimpse of Nessie, we'll help you plan your visit to Inverness.

Places to eat in Inverness

Whether you're splashing out or feeling frugal, you'll find somewhere to suit your needs when it comes to meal times in the highland capital.

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 London and Inverness?

Yes, direct LNER trains run from London to Inverness, a journey that normally takes just over 8h 7m.

During the week, there is approximately 1 direct LNER train per day at 12:00.

Which rail lines go through Inverness?

The main train lines running through Inverness station are LNER, ScotRail, and Caledonian Sleeper.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between London and Inverness?

Unfortunately, Season Tickets are unavailable for this particular journey.

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.

Change of plans form

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.

Delay repay

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.

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