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London King's 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

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      Things do to in Inverness

      Finding cheap train tickets to Inverness is easy with LNER. Plus, our live timetables will keep you up to date.

      The Highlands are known for their rugged mountains and stunning lochs, but the ‘Highlands’ capital’ Inverness also provides culture, fine dining and the chance for some retail therapy.

      Discover more things to do and places to see in Inverness.

      Get a little extra with your journey

      Not 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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      How to book cheap tickets for your London to Inverness train

      * Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.

      Take the train to Inverness from London with LNER

      Taking the train from London King's Cross to Inverness is quick and easy with LNER.

      Covering a distance of 443 miles, our trains to Inverness from London take just 8h 7m.

      Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.

      And for a more luxurious London to Inverness train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at London King's Cross.

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      Book together, save 20%
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