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Inverness - Dundee Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

7 trains operate daily from Inverness to Dundee. The train trip from Inverness to Dundee is usually about 3 hours and 5 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest London North Eastern Railway train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Distance85 mi (136 km)
Fastest train2h 51m
Lowest price£34.13
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Inverness to Dundee?

2 train services operate from Inverness to Dundee. ScotRail usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
London North Eastern Railway12h 51m£34.13
ScotRail63h 8m£36.50
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

  • ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Inverness and Dundee is approximately 85 miles, or 136 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 51 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Inverness to Dundee on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Inverness at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Inverness to Dundee. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Dundee to Inverness.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Inverness?

Main departure station: Inverness Train Station

There is one train station in Inverness.

All train stations in Inverness:

  • Inverness Train Station

Where is the train station in Dundee?

Main arrival station: Dundee Train Station

Dundee has one train station.

Train stations in Dundee:

  • Dundee Train Station

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