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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wick to Inverness
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
126 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wick to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wick to Inverness will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Wick for Inverness on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
Y6852708:02AM4h25
Wick station (WCK)12:27PMInverness station (INV)
€341One-way
0 transfers
Y6854812:34PM4h34
Wick station (WCK)05:08PMInverness station (INV)
€341One-way
0 transfers
Y6852708:02AM4h25
Wick station (WCK)12:27PMInverness station (INV)
€341One-way
0 transfers
Y6854812:34PM4h34
Wick station (WCK)05:08PMInverness station (INV)
€341One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Wick to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wick to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €34.
Distance: 126 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wick to Inverness train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:17 PM
Last updated at 10:17 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y68527 | On time 8:02 AM Wick station (WCK) | 4h25 | 12:27 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y68548 | On time 12:34 PM Wick station (WCK) | 4h34 | 5:08 PM Inverness station (INV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wick to Inverness
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wick to Inverness run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 06:18 |
Last train 18:31 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: ScotRail from Wick to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Wick and Inverness from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ScotRail
About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 59m
Cheapest Price
€17
ScotRail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Wick to Inverness
FAQs: Travel by train from Wick to Inverness easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wick to Inverness.
Cheap train tickets from Wick to Inverness can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Wick to Inverness is €32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Wick to Inverness train travel time is 4 h 14 min for the 125 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Wick to Inverness leaves at 06: 18. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Wick to Inverness leaves at 18: 31.
There are 3 trains a day from Wick to Inverness which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Wick to Inverness train with ScotRail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Wick to Inverness as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 31.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wick, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Inverness, located 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre.
A trip to Inverness from Wick is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 14 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Wick to Inverness by train is April.
You have options as you can travel to Inverness from Wick 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wick to Inverness
Wick
Inverness
The major train station for departures in Wick is Wick. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wick for your trip from Wick to Inverness.
Wick
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 10:10 - 17:14 Saturday 10:10 - 17:14 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station building
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Wick
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
The major train station for arrivals in Inverness is Inverness. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Inverness for your journey to Inverness from Wick.
Inverness
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Inverness
- 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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