Trains to the North Coast
Travelling by train to the North Coast 500 is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the North Coast 500 is Inverness, which is served by ScotRail services throughout the day. Once you exit the station, walk north-east towards Strothers Lane, then take the 27 bus bound for Contin, and get off at Layby.
The North Coast 500 is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips. Explore opulent castles, sample a dram of whisky or take an exhilarating wildlife safari - we guarantee you'll enjoy a truly unique touring experience.
Visit the North Coast 500 website for more information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:30 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 06:30 - 18:30 |
| Sunday | 09:15 - 20:20 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop Coffee kiosk Cold drinks vending machine Food outlet (Seating available) |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Available |
| Information Systems |
|
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Available |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Car parking spaces | 60 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 40 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | Discounted cycle hire available at Ticket to Ride to holders of valid rail tickets. Visit www.tickettoridehighlands.co.uk or call 01463 419 160 for more information |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level to all platforms. RNIB REACT system - an audible direction system for visually impaired is in operation. Fods are required to activate the system. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
First Class Lounge
Between Monday and Friday, First Class Lounge facilities are available at The Royal Highland Hotel, next to the station
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Fax, telephone
Refreshments
Complimentary tea, coffee or mineral water
Departures and arrivals from Inverness
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Euston | Caledonian Sleeper | 20:26 | 2 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 04:56 | 3 | Scheduled |
| to Perth | ScotRail | 05:36 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Aberdeen | ScotRail | 06:01 | 4 | Scheduled |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | ScotRail | 06:48 | 2 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Ullapool | ScotRail | 19:10 | On time | |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 20:09 | 1 | On time |
| from Ardgay | ScotRail | 07:43 | 5 | Scheduled |
| from Elgin | ScotRail | 07:45 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Perth | ScotRail | 07:53 | 3 | Scheduled |