The cheapest and fastest trains from Dingwall to Inverness
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dingwall to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dingwall to Inverness will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dingwall for Inverness on Wed, Nov 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dingwall to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dingwall to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 18 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dingwall to Inverness
Trains from Dingwall to Inverness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 36m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Dingwall to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Dingwall and Inverness from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dingwall to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dingwall to Inverness by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Dingwall, which is located around 0.2 miles (327 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Inverness, located 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dingwall to Inverness
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 14:34 Saturday 07:30 - 14:34 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
- Type of shops available: Charity bookshop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park in front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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