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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Station station and arriving at Queensferry Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aviemore and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Edinburgh?

The distance between Aviemore and Edinburgh is 152 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.

How do I travel from Aviemore to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £130.

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

The train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Edinburgh bus from?

Aviemore to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Edinburgh train from?

Aviemore to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.

Train or bus from Aviemore to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Aviemore to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Aviemore to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Aviemore to Edinburgh train arrive?

Aviemore to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Edinburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Aviemore to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Aviemore to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aviemore to Edinburgh?

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Aviemore to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2h 42m
£40–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3h 10m
£13–19
Drive 125.8 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Edinburghcar 125.8 mi
2h 24m
£31–45
Bus via Pitlochry
1. Take the bus from Station to West End Car Parkbus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
4h 20m
£13–22

Aviemore to Edinburgh by train

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £24–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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