Travelling by train from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport

Ready to travel from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Edinburgh and Inverness Airport

The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport start at €26.14. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Edinburgh and Inverness Airport

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 11 trains make this journey of 184 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Edinburgh is at 05:30 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 19:31.

During the weekend, 05:30 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 19:30 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Edinburgh and Inverness Airport

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 56 minutes, covering a total of 184 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Edinburgh and Inverness Airport?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Inverness Airport city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport by train?

The train journey between Edinburgh and Inverness Airport covers 184 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at €26.14. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

How far in advance can I book my Edinburgh to Inverness Airport train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Inverness Airport?

The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.