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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Inverness
- Cheapest price on Nov 14
- €20
- Average ticket price on Nov 14
- €55
- Fastest journey on Nov 14
- 3 h 18 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 14
- 3 h 20 m
- Trains on Nov 14
- 16
- Distance
- 179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Inverness will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Sat, Nov 14, we found 16 trains from Glasgow to Inverness, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 14 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Sat, Nov 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
L872817:06 PM 3h36 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers- C14612 · L87284
7:37 PM 3h40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 11:17 PM Inverness station (INV) €20 1 One-way 1 transfer - C14607 · C14685
5:41 PM 3h33 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 9:14 PM Inverness station (INV) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer - L86900 · C14675
5:51 AM 4h38 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 10:29 AM Inverness station (INV) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer - L86968
2:39 PM 5h00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 7:39 PM Inverness station (INV) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
- C14679
10:07 AM 3h18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 1:25 PM Inverness station (INV) €74 1 One-way 0 transfers - C15295 · C14677
8:49 AM 3h18 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 12:07 PM Inverness station (INV) €74 1 One-way 1 transfer - C14683
3:07 PM 3h19 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 6:26 PM Inverness station (INV) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14675
7:07 AM 3h22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 10:29 AM Inverness station (INV) €74 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14695
12:07 PM 3h22 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) €74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Inverness
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Trains from Glasgow to Inverness run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Glasgow to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Inverness trains for today, Friday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L86915 · L87274 | On time 1:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h22 | 5:02 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| W82806 · C14684 | On time 1:49 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h37 | 6:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14618 | On time 2:39 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 5h00 | 7:39 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14684 | On time 3:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h19 | 6:26 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L86921+ G80228 | On time 4:38 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h30 | 8:08 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14608 · C14686 | On time 5:40 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h43 | 9:23 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| L87282 | On time 7:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h35 | 10:42 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14613 · C14687 | On time 7:37 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h42 | 11:19 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, November 14 | |||||
| L86900 · C14675 | 5:51 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 4h38 | 10:29 AM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14675 | 7:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h22 | 10:29 AM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15295 · C14677 | 8:49 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 12:07 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14679 | 10:07 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h18 | 1:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14599 · C14682 | 10:41 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h34 | 2:15 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C15276 · C14695 | 11:50 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h39 | 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) | 1 transfer | |
| C14695 | 12:07 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 3h22 | 3:29 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Inverness
The train line between Glasgow and Inverness is well served with connections. On weekdays and Saturdays, passengers can find six direct trains and six indirect trains with one change, and seven connections on Sundays.
Glasgow to Inverness Train Time: Daily departures
Passengers wishing to travel between Glasgow and Inverness can choose from 12 trains every day from Monday to Saturday. As six of these are indirect services, they will require a change at Perth or Stirling, but there are also six direct services available. The first train of the day leaves Glasgow just after 7:00 a.m. and the last shortly after 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, service is reduced, but there are still seven connections available between the two cities, including three direct trains.
How long is the journey by train from Glasgow to Inverness?
The train from Glasgow to Inverness generally takes around three and a half hours to travel from the central belt up to the Highlands. Most train connections complete the journey in three hours 13 minutes or up to half an hour longer. There is also a direct train that takes nearly five hours. Passengers should check the journey times and be aware that sometimes services with changes may be quicker than direct trains.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Inverness?
Departure train station: Trains from Glasgow to Inverness leave from Glasgow Queen Street. Queen Street is located in the centre of Glasgow and serves the trains to and from the north. It is within a seven-minute walk from both Glasgow Central Station and Buchanan Street Bus Station, making it convenient for those coming from further afield. The station has the usual facilities expected in a large city, including a ticket office, left-luggage, a waiting room, various food outlets and toilets.
Arrival train station: All trains from Glasgow to Inverness arrive at Inverness Station. Situated in the centre of the Highland Capital, Inverness Station is as conveniently located for the city itself as it is for onward travel. There is a taxi rank just outside and the bus station, with onward connections to the rest of the Highlands and beyond, is just a short walk. The station has left-luggage facilities, a newsagent, a café, a ticket office and ample waiting areas.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Inverness?
ScotRail operates most of the services between Glasgow and Inverness. However, the longer, second leg of one connection a day is offered by LNER.
ScotRail Glasgow to Inverness
ScotRail operates 11 of the 12 services between Glasgow and Inverness on weekdays and Saturdays. Sundays see a reduction in service, but passengers can still choose from six ScotRail connections, including three direct trains. All trains have an on-board catering trolley that offers hot and cold drinks and light snacks to passengers at their seats.
LNER Glasgow to Inverness
LNER runs half of one connection a day between Glasgow to Inverness; the first part of the journey from Glasgow to Stirling is operated by ScotRail. The ScotRail connection to the LNER train leaves Glasgow just after 4:40 p.m. each day of the week. As the LNER connection is a long-distance train that has travelled up from London, it has a high standard of comfort on board, which includes a café bar and catering trolley. Passengers in first-class receive a complementary hot meal served to them at their seat.
Glasgow to Inverness Trains: Services on board
Seats can be reserved for free on all ScotRail and LNER trains between Glasgow and Inverness in first or standard-class carriages.
Bikes can be carried on both ScotRail and LNER services without an additional fee, but as space is limited, it must be booked ahead of time. Bicycles should only be carried in the bicycle storage area.
Up to two pets can accompany each passenger on both ScotRail and LNER trains. They should, however, be on a lead or in a travel container. Should passengers wish to bring an additional pet on board, a small fee is payable.
Three items of luggage are permitted per person on both providers. ScotRail also offer the carriage of additional luggage for an extra fee.
LNER trains offer wheelchair accessible spaces and toilets in both first and standard-class carriages; currently, ScotRail only offers this in standard class. Assistance at the start and end stations can be booked in advance for those who need it, regardless of the train operator.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Inverness?
Booking in advance is the best way to find the cheapest train tickets between Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers should be aware that particularly busy services, such as those at peak times, are likely to be more expensive, so they should consider travelling at quieter times of the day.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Inverness
Most Glasgow to Inverness trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Inverness train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Inverness leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre
Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Partick from Glasgow city centre
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick train station facilities and services
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Partick. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Partick: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: 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 Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Inverness station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Inverness from Inverness city centre
Inverness train station facilities and services
Inverness has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Inverness.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Inverness. ATMs are available at Inverness.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Inverness. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Inverness: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Inverness: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Inverness: 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.
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