Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street Trains From £20.84*

• On-board First Class upgrade: You can upgrade on Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street trains for £15 one-way. Just ask the conductor but keep in mind that it’s subject to availability. Railcard discounts don’t apply to upgrades.
• Wheelchair access: First Class is not wheelchair-accessible on any ScotRail train, so wheelchair users need to transfer to a seat to use it. The accessible toilet on InterCity trains is in Standard.
• Passenger Assistance: Book passenger assistance at least 2 hours before travel via the Passenger Assistance app, by calling 0800 022 3720 (option 1), or texting 60083 Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.

Are pets allowed on trains from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street?

Can I take a bike on the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street?

How much luggage can I bring on Inverness to Glasgow trains?

You can take three free pieces per passenger onboard ScotRail trains, including two large items plus one hand item. These need to be stored in the overhead racks, under your seat or at the end of the carriage. Excess is half adult fare per item, capped at £5 single / £10 return.

Departure from Inverness

• From the airport, Stagecoach Highlands route 11 runs every 30 minutes to Strothers Lane, around the corner from the station, in 25 minutes.
• From Inverness city, you can take routes 1, 1A and 1B; from Culloden, Westhill or Milton of Leys, routes 2 and 2A.
• From Inverness Shopping Park or Holm: Take routes 5, 5A, 5B and 5C. Inverness Bus Station at Farraline Park is a 4-minute walk via Academy.

• Accessibility: The platforms are level with the main entrance, so you walk straight to the train with step-free access throughout. There’s no Changing Places toilet at Inverness.
• Inside: You’ll find a sheltered waiting area, seating, toilets with baby changing, free Wi-Fi, refreshments and shops on the concourse.
• Parking: The station car park is open-air and has 60 spaces, including 4 accessible bays (free for Blue Badge holders). There’s no EV charging at the station itself. For EV charging, the adjacent Eastgate Falcon Car Park (accessed via Millburn Road) has rapid and standard chargers.
• Bikes: There are 40 spots for bikes, but with no CCTV.
• Pets: Pets are allowed in the station. If your dog needs a walk before boarding, the River Ness paths are about 7–8 minutes on foot from the Academy Street entrance via Queensgate.

Onboard trains from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street

• Best side for views: Sit on the left side facing direction of travel for the views of the Cairngorms between Aviemore and Kingussie. On the right, you’ll see moorland and the wooded valley of the River Spey.
• Don’t-miss landmarks (south from Inverness): The train crosses the Culloden Viaduct — the longest viaduct in Scotland — shortly after leaving Inverness. After Blair Atholl, the route follows the River Tay through Pitlochry and Dunkeld & Birnam.
• The “you’re nearly there” cue: After Stirling, the train enters the Queen Street Tunnel under Glasgow on the descent into the terminus.

Arriving at Glasgow Queen Street

• George Square exit (left side of the concourse facing the platforms): leads onto George Square, the city’s main civic square. Use this for Glasgow City Chambers, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow Cathedral and University of Strathclyde.
• Dundas Street exit (right side of the concourse): leads onto Dundas Street with the Buchanan Street Subway travelator directly ahead. Use this for Buchanan Street shopping, Buchanan Galleries, the Subway and Glasgow Caledonian University. The taxi rank is on this side. Step-free by a sloping walkway.

• For Glasgow Royal Infirmary, it’s a 6-minute walk via Cathedral Street, or take routes 38, 38C, 38E, 57 or 57A from city-centre stops.
• For Glasgow Airport, take the Glasgow Shuttle 500 from Bothwell Street / Waterloo Street (a short walk south past Glasgow Central), every 10 minutes.
• For the Riverside Museum, route 100 goes from a stop on the other side of George Square.
• For Hampden Park, the fastest option is a ScotRail train from Glasgow Central to Mount Florida; the bus alternative is First Bus 5, 6 or 75 from Gallery of Modern Art / Cathcart Road stops.