The average train between Aviemore and Edinburgh takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Aviemore and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
Aviemore to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Aviemore to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Aviemore and Edinburgh is 143.4 km. The road distance is 243 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.
