What is the cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Banff?

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Banff is to train and fly and bus which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 19h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aviemore to Banff?

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Banff is to train and fly and bus which takes 19h 17m and costs $470 - $1,700.

How far is it from Aviemore to Banff?

The distance between Aviemore and Banff is 6849 km.

How long does it take to get from Aviemore to Banff?

It takes approximately 15h 54m to get from Aviemore to Banff, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Aviemore and Banff?

Banff is 7h behind Aviemore. It is currently 8:50 PM in Aviemore and 1:50 PM in Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 534+ hotels available in Banff.

Aviemore to Banff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Banff by train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane EDI - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
15h 54m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane INV - YYC
3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
19h 17m
$477–1,611
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane GLA - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
19h 31m
$625–1,685
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane ABZ - YYC
4. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
20h 7m
$502–1,773

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

14Weekly Planes

12h 3mAverage Duration

$334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,848.8 km
Duration: 15h 54m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Aviemore to Banff. However, you can take the train to Perth, walk to Perth station, take the bus to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stirling, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Waterloo Street, take the line 500 shuttle to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre.

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