The average train between Manchester and Aviemore takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Aviemore. 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 5 times a day between Manchester and Aviemore. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Aviemore at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Aviemore station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Aviemore station.
Book your Manchester to Aviemore train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Manchester and Aviemore is 424.9 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Aviemore via Haymarket in around 7h 1m.