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Dumbarton East to Inverness by train

First train

05:11

Last train

18:50

Departure station

Dumbarton East

Arrival station

Inverness

Journey time

From 3h 49m

Distance

107 miles (172 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Dumbarton East to Inverness in 3 hours 49 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Dumbarton East to Inverness? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 4 hours 17 minutes to travel the 107 miles (172 km) from Dumbarton East to Inverness by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or ScotRail, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Dumbarton East to Inverness in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Inverness by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Dumbarton East to Inverness? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Dumbarton East to Inverness take?

The average journey time by train between Dumbarton East and Inverness is 4 hours and 17 minutes, with around 15 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Dumbarton East and Inverness by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Dumbarton East to Inverness is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Dumbarton East to Inverness?

No, there are no direct train services from Dumbarton East to Inverness. Travelling from Dumbarton East to Inverness by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Dumbarton East to Inverness leave?

The first train from Dumbarton East to Inverness leaves at 05:11. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Dumbarton East to Inverness leave?

The last train from Dumbarton East to Inverness leaves at 18:50. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Dumbarton East and Inverness by train?

Trains travelling from Dumbarton East to Inverness cover a distance of around 107 miles (172 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Inverness to Dumbarton East.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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