Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle is a dramatic hilltop castle. Inverness Castle was originally a 12th-century earth and timber enclosure fortress, founded by King David I.
It's simple to reach Inverness Castle, in Inverness, by train. Simply hop on a train to Inverness station and then it's just a 14-minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Inverness Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:30:00 until 20:30:00
- Saturday open from 06:30:00 until 18:30:00
- Sunday open from 09:15:00 until 20:20:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Shops note | WHSmith, Barber shop, Mailboxes shop, PhotoMe photo booth |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Costa Coffee, WH Smith, bar |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Available |
| Nearest station with more facilities | This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gatesBlue Badge parking bays: 3 |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930 |
| Showers | Available |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | ScotRail |
| Car parking spaces | 60 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 40 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | There are lockers available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Inverness station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
Caledonian Sleeper only. There is no First Class lounge within the station but First Class lounge facilities are available for Caledonian Sleeper customers within the Guest Services Centre across the road.
- Tickets Accepted
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class ticket holders
- Refreshments
- Complimentary snacks and refreshments
- Facilities
- Free WiFi, showers
Note: Standard Class and Seated guests can purchase shower tokens for the Guest Lounge from the On Board Hosts.
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Showers are available within the station and include an accessible shower. National Keys Scheme operated but key can be obtained from staff working at these facilities if you do not have your own key.
Departures and arrivals from Inverness
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Inverness station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Aberdeen | ScotRail | 18:05 | 2 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 18:53 | 3 | On time |
| to Elgin | ScotRail | 18:59 | 4 | On time |
| to London Euston | Caledonian Sleeper | 20:45 | 1 | On time |
| to Aberdeen | ScotRail | 05:56 | 2 | Scheduled |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Ullapool | ScotRail | 18:10 | On time | |
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 18:30 | 3 | On time |
| from Glasgow Queen Street | ScotRail | 19:39 | 3 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 20:07 | 2 | On time |
| from Aberdeen | ScotRail | 20:30 | 4 | On time |
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