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Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness, starting from £5.00 and averaging £5.00. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 34m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
13:21 3h 41m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	17:02 Inverness	Find Tickets
14:52 3h 34m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	18:26 Inverness	Find Tickets
15:13 5h 17m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	20:30 Inverness	Find Tickets
16:27 3h 40m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	20:07 Inverness	Find Tickets
17:26 3h 57m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	21:23 Inverness	Find Tickets
17:27 5h 10m, Changes required Edinburgh Gateway	22:37 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness Train Route Details

First train

06:48

Last train

23:10

Departure station

Edinburgh Gateway

Arrival station

Inverness

Journey time

3h 34m

Distance

180 km

Price

£5.00*

Train operators

ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Edinburgh Gateway to Inverness train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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