Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness Trains From £5.00*

Travel from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness with ScotRail for a convenient and affordable way to make the long trip north.

Frequent trains from Glasgow to Inverness take passengers to this scenic city in the Scottish Highlands. Cover the 112 miles from Glasgow to Inverness in just over three hours, with fares starting from just £5.00 when you book in advance with TrainPal.

Whether you’re up and off on the first train at 07:07 or planning a late arrival on the last train at 21:40, your journey to the Highlands will be comfortable and picturesque.

ScotRail is a publicly owned rail operator, linking most of Scotland, from Edinburgh to the Highlands. Travel between Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Stirling, and many more cities and towns on reliable low-cost services.

Departing from Glasgow Queen Street

For rail journeys north to Inverness, you’ll depart from Glasgow Queen Street, the smaller of two major stations serving the city of Glasgow.

Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, and the ideal starting point for your trip to Inverness. Situated centrally in Glasgow, Queen Street Station is only a short walk from the city centre. If you’re arriving at Glasgow Queen Street on local buses, you will be dropped off directly at the front of the station. The station also has abundant bike storage racks (with CCTV monitoring) for passengers arriving on two wheels.

A well-provisioned station, Glasgow Queen Street has a wide array of quality amenities while you wait to board. Collect pre-paid tickets from the station ticket office or ticket machines, relax in comfortable seating areas, connect to free Wi-Fi, and purchase drinks and snacks from a mobile coffee van, bakery, and convenience stores in the main concourse.

From Glasgow Queen Street, travel to Edinburgh, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling, Aberdeen, and Cumbernauld on ScotRail direct routes. The station also welcomes a daily Caledonia Sleeper train to Fort William via Crianlarich.

Main stops

From Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness, the direct route typically calls at Stirling, Perth, Dunkeld & Birnam, Pitlochry, Kingussie, Aviemore, and the final destination Inverness. Exact stops may vary depending on times and dates.

Arriving at Inverness

Inverness is a scenic Scottish city at the mouth of the River Ness, regarded as the capital of the Highlands, and with an impressive urban skyline

Once you arrive at Inverness Station, you’ll be well placed to explore the city and beyond. Just a short walk away are top attractions like Inverness Castle and the Museum & Art Gallery, while the station is also mere minutes from city centre shopping at Eastgate Shopping Centre.

Before you leave the station, you’ll find a variety of amenities on the main concourse from a bar, cafe, and toilets, to a vending machine, cashpoint, and even a barber shop. Free public Wi-Fi is available, as are accessible toilets and a lost property office. The station also has step-free access from all platforms.

The station is a convenient arrival station for local bus and tram routes. You can access surrounding villages from Inverness bus station, situated at Farraline Park only a few minutes’ walk from the train station.

Inverness connects passengers to places like Edinburgh, Wick, Elgin, Aberdeen, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Glasgow on frequent ScotRail services. Travel on daily services to London Euston with the Caledonian Sleeper, and the Highland Chieftain to London King's Cross.

ScotRail train classes

• Standard Class: For the most affordable price, book Standard Class tickets from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness. Thankfully, with ScotRail, you can be assured a comfortable journey, including free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every pair of seats, and spacious carriages.
• First Class: To experience premium train travel with ScotRail, buy Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness First Class tickets. When you upgrade your journey, you’ll be able to enjoy reclining seats and complementary drinks and light refreshments on your direct route from Glasgow to Inverness. Over three hours, the extra legroom and more peaceful onboard environment make travelling in style a wise choice.

ScotRail train travel advice

• Children: Take the train for a family trip to Inverness and get long-distance rail tickets for less. Under 5s travel free, and children aged 5-15 can get half-price fares.
• Pets: Travel with a maximum of two pets on ScotRail trains for free. Remember to keep dogs on a lead and smaller animals within a secure carrier.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be accommodated on ScotRail trains from Glasgow to Inverness, but space is limited. In advance of your journey, check whether your route requires a reservation.
• Luggage: ScotRail does not have specific luggage restrictions, so you can pack everything you need for a convenient journey to Inverness. Be sure to store all luggage items in racks, under seats, or in designated areas.
• Passenger Assist: For passengers who need extra help boarding trains, finding the right platform, or moving luggage, book Passenger Assist before you travel.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.