Inverness Train Station luggage storage

About the station 

Inverness train station is the main train station for the northern Scottish city of Inverness. First opened in 1855, it is been at the heart of the city's public transportation infrastructure for well over a century. And still, to this day, it's a vital part of the city and the gateway to exploring this charming place for thousands of tourists every year.

Inverness is a very walkable city, and the train station is within easy reach of several major attractions including the Eastgate Shopping Center, Inverness Castle, and the Inverness Museum & Art Gallery. It's also close to some of the top hotels in the city including the Royal Highland Hotel, the Western Inverness Palace Hotel, and the Craigmonie Hotel Inverness.

In other words, from the moment you arrive here, you'll be close to everything the city has to enjoy. Inverness train station is the ideal place to start, so find a place to store luggage nearby so you can explore Inverness for yourself.

Does Inverness train station have luggage storage?

Inverness Train Station does offer luggage storage facilities in the form of a luggage room. However, this left luggage facility has limits to the size of bags you can store there, and how long you can leave them for. If you're too early to check into the main Inverness hotels and can't find space at the station, let Bounce help you drop off your things with local shops and businesses so you don't have to waste time looking for storage lockers.

Can train stations hold luggage?

Some train stations allow you to store luggage, and some don't. Inverness does have limited luggage storage, but you can always book your luggage storage ahead of time with Bounce.

Is there left luggage at Inverness bus station?

Inverness bus station is close to the train station and is the terminus of most of the city's bus routes. However, you won't find any luggage lockers here. Luckily, Bounce offers multiple locations throughout the city so you can always find a place to leave your things for a few hours or for days at a time.

Is there only one train station in Inverness?

Inverness isn't a huge city, so the Inverness Train Station is the only significant station you'll find here.

Things to do near Inverness Station

Inverness Castle

One of the main attractions of this small city is its impressive castle. While it was once the seat of the local government, the castle is currently being redeveloped to make it more interesting for tourists.

There has been a castle in Inverness since the 11th century, although the current structure is more modern, dating back to 1836. The castle has had an interesting history, hosting major historical figures including Mary Queen of Scots. The castle is also known for its spectacular views over the city and the surrounding Highlands, making it worth a visit even if you don't go inside.

When the castle reopens as a tourist attraction, it will include an immersive experience that will help explain the turbulent history of this beautiful region. Whether there will be any luggage storage facilities included in the redeveloped castle is not clear, but you can always take advantage of Bounce to store your things.

Inverness Museum & Art Gallery

Another great place to dive into the history and culture of the Highlands of Scotland is at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Located close to the castle, this museum is completely free to visit and is the best place to learn more about the historic significance of the city.

The museum explains just about every facet of the Highland region, including its ecology and natural history, along with the most ancient cultures to settle here. Then, you can learn more about the Jacobite rebellions that shaped the fiercely independent culture of this region. Bizarrely enough, there is even a stuffed mountain lion that once roamed in the region before it was captured and lived out its life in a wildlife park.

The Victorian Market

Undoubtedly one of the best places to shop for souvenirs in Inverness, the Victorian Market is a charming and vibrant place that is the ideal location for scratching your retail itch.

The market dates back to the 19th century and is covered to keep out the often unpredictable Scottish weather. Inside, you'll find a variety of colorful shops selling souvenirs, crafts, homewares, chocolate, whiskey, and anything else you might need or want. There's also an excellent food court where you can sample some of the tastiest food the city has to offer.

Leakey's Bookshop

For something a little more specialist, check out this charming bookstore in the center of the city. The second largest secondhand bookstore in Scotland, this family-run business has been in operation since 1979. You never know what you'll find among the crowded shelves, and in the winter, the huge central fireplace makes a delightfully cozy place to curl up and do some reading.

Airport travel from Inverness

Inverness isn't the biggest city in the world, but it is big enough to have its own airport which flies to destinations throughout the UK and mainland Europe. And if you're arriving in Inverness by plane, it's quite easy to make the connection from the airport terminal to the train station in the heart of town.

Inverness Airport has its own train station which is about a 15-minute walk from the terminal. From there, a train goes directly to Inverness Train Station. Expect the entire journey to take around half an hour, and cost £5.40 for a one-way ticket.

Getting around Inverness from Inverness Train Station

Chanonry Point

For all that Inverness has to offer as a city, one of the main reasons to come here is because of the countryside that surrounds it. After all, Inverness is known as the Capital of the Highlands, and this beautiful region of Scotland draws visitors from around the world to enjoy its mountains, meadows, glens, and coastline.

Chanonry Point is not far from the city, so it is an excellent place to enjoy nature. At the mouth of the Moray Firth that extends all the way to the city, the Point is a great place to stretch your legs and get some sea air. There are beaches and tide pools to explore, and it's also a good place to keep an eye out for wild bottlenose dolphins that hunt in the cold waters of the sea here.

As remote as Chanonry Point may feel, it's actually quite easy to reach from Inverness train station. Just hop on bus 26, which will bring you to the Point in around half an hour and costs about £4 for adults.

Loch Ness

Ok, we can't talk about things to do in Inverness without mentioning Loch Ness. After all, this is the nearest city to the famous lake reputed to be home to a mysterious monster, and the beautiful stretch of water brings thousands of tourists to the region every year.

Admittedly, you're not all that likely to have an encounter with Nessie, the famous monster. But the lake is beautiful in its own right, and the stories of monster sightings add an extra bit of interest to a trip here.

You can reach the Loch Ness Center from Inverness Train Station in about 40 minutes by bus. Bus number 919 runs along the shore of the lake for most of the journey, so try to get a window seat and keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the monster. The trip costs around £8, though if you want to make things easier on yourself, you can book a more expensive but organized tour from the city itself.

Luggage storage near Inverness

It's true that nearby Loch Ness and its famous monster are what bring thousands of tourists to the Highlands of Scotland every year. But it's also true that many of those visitors fall in love with the city and its surroundings even without getting a glimpse of the legendary Scottish monster.

It's not surprising. Inverness is a historic city that is highly walkable and less crowded than some of the other top Scottish cities. Plus, the Highlands region is not only scenically beautiful, but it also has its own rich culture that makes it feel different from anywhere else in Scotland or the rest of the UK.

Drop off your unneeded bags at a convenient Bounce location in Inverness, and you'll find plenty to explore in this supremely walkable city. So even if you don't go home with a photo of Nessie, you won't regret your trip here.