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Perfect if you're planning a highland fling

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Inverness - with no booking fees!
Inverness is LNER's northernmost destination and our gateway to the Scottish Highlands.

LNER operate the Highland Chieftain, a daily train service to London King's Cross via Stirling, Edinburgh, Newcastle and York.

From there, we offer regular connections to other destinations across Scotland and England, including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Leeds, and Hull.
Population
46,870
Fact About Inverness
Loch Ness is the UK's largest lake by water volume, with almost double the water of all the lakes in England and Wales put together

Popular trains to Inverness

Newcastle to Inverness

Monday 3 Jun 2024
From
£20.10
330% greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Inverness will make your heart leap like a salmon

Things to do in Inverness

The Highlands are known for their rugged mountains and stunning lochs, but the ‘Highlands’ capital’ Inverness also provides, culture, fine dining and the chance for some retail therapy.

Places to eat in Inverness

Whether you're splashing out or feeling frugal, you'll find somewhere to suit your needs when it comes to meal times in the highland capital.

Hotels in Inverness

When you're away, you might want to save your money for activities. We've selected a small bunch of budget friendly options that will keep you cosy when it's time for a wee kip.

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Jurassic Park

6th Sep - 10th Sep

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Which rail lines go through Inverness?

The main train lines running through Inverness station are LNER, ScotRail, and Caledonian Sleeper.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

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Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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