Leave the heart of the Scottish Highlands for the bustling metropolis of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. You will be traveling to the central belt region of the country. Book your trip by train and catch a glimpse of the lush Scottish scenery along the way.
Study the train schedule from Inverness Station to Edinburgh carefully. You will find that trains depart every 2 hours during peak times.
Decide if you wish to travel directly to Edinburgh or if you wish to connect with a second train in Perth from Inverness. Depending on your schedule and travel needs, you may not want to deal with transferring mid-journey.
To book accommodations, contact National Rail Enquiries at 011 (+47) 815 00 888 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You will need to enter your departure and arrival city and select from a number of itineraries to book your ticket.
Purchase your ticket directly from a station agent in the fully staffed Inverness Station in the city center. The ticket office is located just off the street.
Remember to check your ticket before entering the platform at Inverness. If a reserved seat is not indicated, you may not be allowed on the train. Reservations can be made at the ticket booth or by phone prior to departure.
Bring along a book for this three and a half hour trip. Travel by train means you can sit back and relax, get some reading done or simply enjoy the journey.
Discover that most UK stations are wheelchair accessible. You will find that the case in both Inverness and Edinburgh's Waverly Station.
Find luggage trolleys and porters to assist you with your bags once you depart in Edinburgh's beautiful Waverly Station. You may want to spend a little time enjoying this Victorian-era station, a sightseeing destination in and of itself.
