How to Book Train Travel From Inverness to Glasgow
From the Highlands to the Central Belt, travel within today's Scotland is most easily accomplished by train. Book your trip from Inverness to Glasgow by train and you will discover the beauty of this historically rich country.
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Things You'll Need
- Valid passport.
- Telephone with international dialing capability for making reservations.
- Computer with Internet connection for making reservations.
Instructions
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Plan Your Trip
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Take a look at the schedule of trains from Inverness to Glasgow. You will note that trains depart every hour to hour and a half for Glasgow and that the journey takes about three and half hours.
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Decide whether you want a direct train or one that connects through another station along the way. Depending on your choice, you may be limited in what departure time you may choose.
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Plan to stay overnight in a town along the way if you take a late train from Inverness to Glasgow. There may be a layover of several hours between the last train out and the first train from the connecting station to Glasgow.
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Book rail travel with a connecting train and you can expect to change trains in Perth or Aberdeen. Remember to allow for time in getting to your connection and ask for assistance from a porter if you have lots of luggage.
Purchase Train Tickets
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Allow for extra time if you decide to purchase your tickets at the station in Inverness. Depending on the hour, you may have to wait in line before reaching the ticket counter at this busy terminal.
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To book accommodations, contact National Rail Enquiries at 011 (+47) 815 00 888 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Be sure to confirm that you have a seat reserved by phoning the rail service provider or visiting the ticket booth before entering the platform, or you may not be allowed to board the train.
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Purchase your ticket over the phone by dialing the rail service provider directly. They will not mail your ticket to your United States address, but you can have it sent to you UK hotel or pick it up at the station before departing.
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Book a railpass if you plan to travel extensively through Scotland by train. For many, this is the most economical way to take the train.
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Tips & Warnings
The accent of local Glaswegians can be very hard to decipher, but most locals will be willing to repeat themselves if asked politely.
