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Perth to Inverness Train Schedule
Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Perth to Inverness. The train trip from Perth to Inverness is usually about 2 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest London North Eastern Railway train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 81 mi (130 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 4m |
| Lowest price | $11.70 |
| Trains per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Perth to Inverness?
2 train services operate from Perth to Inverness. ScotRail usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London North Eastern Railway | 1 | 2h 5m | $20.05 |
| ScotRail | 7 | 2h 14m | $15.22 |
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Perth to Inverness
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Perth to Inverness. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Perth at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Perth to Inverness.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Inverness to Perth.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Perth?
Main departure station: Perth Train Station
There is one train station in Perth.
All train stations in Perth:
Perth Train Station
Where is the train station in Inverness?
Main arrival station: Inverness Train Station
Inverness has one train station.
All train stations in Inverness:
Inverness Train Station
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