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Inverness to Edinburgh Trains

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      Travel Inverness to Edinburgh for less

      Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of Scotland's National Parks fly past the windows as you speed between Inverness and Edinburgh.

      Our refreshments and comfy seats will have you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated when you arrive. Plus, with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have plenty of spending money left!

      • Average travel time

        3h 36m

      • Distance

        113 miles

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      Things do to in Edinburgh

      Finding cheap train tickets to Edinburgh Waverley is easy with LNER. Plus, our live timetables will keep you up to date.

      LNER trains arrive and depart at Edinburgh Waverley station, located on Princes Street, close to Edinburgh Castle.

      Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan city built on a series of extinct volcanoes and is positively erupting with things to see and do.

      Aside from the world-famous Festival and Fringe events, the city offers fantastic views, hidden gems, wild surrounding countryside, and boundless creative art experiences.

      Discover more things to do and places to see in Edinburgh.

      Get a little extra with your journey

      Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

      When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

      • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey

      • 2% back on all LNER journeys

      Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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      How to book cheap tickets for an Inverness to Edinburgh train

      * Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.

      Take the Inverness to Edinburgh train with LNER

      Taking the Inverness to Edinburgh train is quick and easy with LNER.

      Covering a distance of 113 miles, our trains to Edinburgh from Inverness take just 3h 36m.

      Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.

      And for a more luxurious Inverness to Edinburgh train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at Edinburgh.

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      Book with confidence

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