How to travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Aviemore

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 144 km

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€14

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€52

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3h 43m

Average total duration

3h 13m

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30m

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3h 25m

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2h 55m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Edinburgh to Aviemore

How to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:10PM3h25
Edinburgh
09:35PMAviemore
121One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:10PM3h25
Edinburgh
09:35PMAviemore
121One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:10AM3h20
Edinburgh
09:30AMAviemore
151One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:10PM3h25
Edinburgh
03:35PMAviemore
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:45AM6h20
Edinburgh
01:05PMAviemore
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:10PM4h55
Edinburgh
07:05PMAviemore
141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore

Travel to Aviemore easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Aviemore.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Aviemore including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore is a bus with an average price of €8.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aviemore:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aviemore costing on average €19.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

The Edinburgh to Aviemore distance is approximately 144 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Aviemore is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Aviemore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Aviemore:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Aviemore station (AVM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Aviemore, Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Aviemore, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Aviemore by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Aviemore with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
  • 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore often also extend their vacation to go to Inverness, Glasgow, London, Ingliston, Perth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aviemore and these popular destinations at a great price.

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