Is the train from Edinburgh to Inverness Scenic?

The train journey from Edinburgh to Inverness will take more than 3 hours, during that time you can enjoy stunning natural surroundings. A train runs through beautiful Scotland, meaning that you can expect to see deer, mountain hare, thundering waterfall, and many more.



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The West Highland Line is described as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. It runs from Glasgow up north to Crianlarich. One route then goes west past Loch Awe to Oban or continues north through Rannoch Moor to Fort William and Mallaig.

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Edinburgh To Inverness Drive: 15 Things To Do (+ Lunch Recommendations)
  • Edinburgh to Inverness drive.
  • The Forth Rail Bridge.
  • Dunfermline Abbey.
  • Lochleven Castle.
  • The city of Perth in Scotland.
  • Scone Palace.
  • The Hermitage: St Ossian's Hall overlooking the River Braan.
  • Ruthven Barracks near Kingussie.


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The majority of landmarks in Inverness can be seen on foot, including everything in the city limits. (Take a car or taxi for Urquhart Castle or Culloden Battlefield, for example.)

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There are 13 trains per day from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Inverness to get you to where you need to be. Looking for cheap train tickets? Get Off-Peak fares all day long between 2 October 2023 and 31 March 2024. A railcard can help to stretch a budget even further.

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How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.

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Traveling by coach is probably the cheapest option. The most popular bus companies are Stagecoach and Scottish Citylink. Stagecoach services more remote destinations, while Scottish Citylink services the main tourist hubs including Fort William, Inverness, Skye and Oban.

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