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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Glasgow
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€27
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€59
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 05
12
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Glasgow will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 12 trains from Inverness to Glasgow, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
L881058:21 PM3h21Inverness station (INV)11:42 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€271One-way0 transfers- C148165:25 PM3h20Inverness station (INV)8:45 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€361One-way0 transfers
- C148143:44 PM3h38Inverness station (INV)7:22 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€361One-way0 transfers
- L87054 · L880746:53 PM3h29Inverness station (INV)10:22 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€361One-way1 transfer
- C14650 · C147876:44 AM3h30Inverness station (INV)10:14 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€711One-way1 transfer
- C148165:25 PM3h20Inverness station (INV)8:45 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€361One-way0 transfers
- C148105:36 AM3h21Inverness station (INV)8:57 AMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€711One-way0 transfers
- L881058:21 PM3h21Inverness station (INV)11:42 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€271One-way0 transfers
- L87051 · C1479210:50 AM3h24Inverness station (INV)2:14 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€711One-way1 transfer
- C148122:50 PM3h25Inverness station (INV)6:15 PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)€711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Inverness to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 179 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Glasgow:
A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Glasgow costing on average €51.
A bus is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Glasgow costing on average €157.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Flight takes on average 4h 42m.
Live departures
Inverness to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Glasgow trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87055 · L88075 | On time 6:52 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h30 | 10:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L88106 | On time 8:22 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h35 | 11:57 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| C14810 | 5:36 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h21 | 8:57 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14650 · C14787 | 6:44 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h30 | 10:14 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
 C02030+L88035 | 7:55 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h26 | 11:21 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L88095 | 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h32 | 12:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14652 · L88043 | 9:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h37 | 1:19 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| L87051 · C14792 | 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 3h24 | 2:14 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C14654 · L88053 | 12:48 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h33 | 4:21 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
| C14812 | 2:50 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h25 | 6:15 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14814 | 3:44 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h38 | 7:22 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14816 | 5:25 PM Inverness station (INV) | 3h20 | 8:45 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Glasgow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €10 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 17m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 4:54 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Inverness to Glasgow trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Glasgow from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Inverness to Glasgow
The route between Inverness and Glasgow is a busy line served by four direct trains and eight indirect trains requiring one change each day during the week.
Inverness to Glasgow Train Time: Daily departures
The line between Inverness and Glasgow is a busy route and passengers wishing to make the journey have the choice of 12 trains a day from Monday to Saturday. Most trains require a change in either Perth or Stirling, but there are also four direct services. The first departure of the day leaves Inverness just after 5:30 a.m. and the last train leaves just after 8:15 p.m. Sundays see a reduced service, but still offer seven connections, including two direct trains, between the two cities.
How long is the journey by train from Inverness to Glasgow?
The train from Inverness to Glasgow takes around three and a half hours to travel between the Highland capital and Scotland's largest city. The quickest trains take only three hours 14 minutes, while the slowest can take up to half an hour longer. In certain cases, a train with a connection may be faster than a direct service.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Inverness to Glasgow?
Departure train station: All trains from Inverness to Glasgow depart from Inverness Station. Situated in the middle of the city, Inverness Station is conveniently located for both the city itself and onward travel. Taxis can be found directly outside the station doors, while the bus station with connections across the Highlands is within a five-minute walk. The station has a ticket office, a newsagent, left-luggage facilities, a café and ample waiting areas.
Arrival train station: Trains from Inverness to Glasgow arrive at Glasgow Queen Street. Queen Street serves all trains heading to or coming from the north of Scotland and is directly in the city centre. It is a short, 7-minute walk from both Glasgow Central Station and Buchanan Street Bus Station for passengers wishing to make onward journeys. The station has a ticket office, various food outlets, a waiting room, left-luggage facilities and toilets.
Which train companies travel from Inverness to Glasgow?
ScotRail is the main operator providing the service between Inverness and Glasgow. However, the first leg of one indirect connection every day is offered by LNER.
ScotRail Inverness to Glasgow
ScotRail offers 11 of the 12 services between Inverness and Glasgow on weekdays and Saturdays. Sundays have a reduced service, but passengers can still choose from six ScotRail connections, including two direct trains. All trains have a catering trolley on board where passengers can purchase light refreshments and hot and cold drinks.
LNER Inverness to Glasgow
LNER runs one train a day from Inverness to Stirling, where passengers should change to a ScotRail train for their connection to Glasgow. The daily LNER train leaves Inverness just before 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and just after 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. As this service is a long-distance train that continues to London, it has a high standard of comfort on board, including a café car, catering trolley and, in first-class accommodation, complementary hot meals served to your seat.
Inverness to Glasgow Trains: Services on board
All ScotRail and LNER trains between Inverness and Glasgow have the option of first or standard-class carriages and seats can be reserved for no additional fee.
On both ScotRail and LNER services, bikes are carried for free, but a space must be reserved in advance. Bicycles should be stored in the appropriate area, which passengers can locate from the bicycle icon on the outside of the carriage.
All passengers are free to bring up to two pets with them on board, as long as they are on a lead or in an appropriate travel container. An additional fee is payable for each additional pet. This policy applies to both ScotRail and LNER.
Both ScotRail and LNER permit up to three items of luggage per passenger. ScotRail allows passengers to bring extra luggage for an additional fee.
Every ScotRail train has ramps to ensure that those who may find the gap between train and platform difficult can board and disembark safely. Spaces for wheelchairs and accessible toilets are only available in standard-class. In LNER trains, wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets can also be found in first-class. For those who would like assistance at their start and end stations, regardless of train operator, assistance can be booked in advance.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Inverness to Glasgow?
To find the cheapest train tickets between Inverness and Glasgow, it is advisable to book in advance. Trains at peak times tend to be the busiest, so passengers should consider travelling at quieter times of the day to find the best deals.
FAQs: Trains from Inverness to Glasgow
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Inverness to Glasgow
Most Inverness to Glasgow trains use the Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Central. Use this guide to compare Inverness and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Inverness station do trains to Glasgow leave from?
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.
Which Glasgow station do trains from Inverness arrive at?
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 Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
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.
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