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Stirling - Inverness Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Stirling and Inverness. The average train journey from Stirling to Inverness takes 2 hours and 50 minutes, but some London North Eastern Railway train trips are as short as 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Distance95 mi (152 km)
Fastest train2h 41m
Lowest price€30.57
Trains per day4
Most frequent serviceScotRail
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Stirling to Inverness?

2 train services operate from Stirling to Inverness. ScotRail usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
London North Eastern Railway12h 41m€30.57
ScotRail52h 52m€41.11
  • 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 Stirling and Inverness is approximately 95 miles, or 152 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 41 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.

Trains departing from Stirling to Inverness tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Stirling at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. 4 of these are direct connections to Inverness. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

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

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Stirling?

Main departure station: Stirling Train Station

There is one train station in Stirling.

All train stations in Stirling:

  • Stirling Train Station

Where is the train station in Inverness?

Main arrival station: Inverness Train Station

Inverness has one train station.

Train stations in Inverness:

  • Inverness Train Station

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