From Leicester to Inverness by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Leicester to Inverness by train. With 21 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Leicester and Inverness

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €132.52, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Leicester to Inverness departure timetable

On this route, 21 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Leicester at 00:42 and the last leaving at 23:59 during the week.

For weekend travel to Inverness, the earliest departure is at 00:06 and the last one is at 22:56. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Leicester to Inverness

Trains can complete this route in as little as 8 hours and 14 minutes. The total distance travelled is 574 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Leicester and Inverness?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Leicester and Inverness 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Leicester to Inverness

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Leicester and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Inverness city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Leicester to Inverness by train?

The distance between Leicester and Inverness is 574 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Leicester to Inverness by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is €132.52. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Leicester to Inverness train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance of the departure date.

How long does the train take from Leicester to Inverness?

The fastest journey by train is 8 hours and 14 minutes.