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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Inverness is to bus which costs £4 - £12 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Inverness is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Union Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Inverness?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aviemore and arriving at Inverness. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Aviemore to Inverness?

The distance between Aviemore and Inverness is 31 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £12.

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

The bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union Street takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Inverness bus from?

Aviemore to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Aviemore to Inverness?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Inverness is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £4 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Aviemore to Inverness bus arrive?

Aviemore to Inverness bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Aviemore to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aviemore to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Inverness is 30 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Aviemore to Inverness.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union Streetbus E9 / ...
37 min
£4–12
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
43 min
£7–18
Drive 29.9 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Invernesscar 29.9 mi
34 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aviemore to Invernesstaxi 29.9 mi
34 min
£65–80

Aviemore to Inverness by bus

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Distance: 30.4 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

Ember operates a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Union Street every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 37 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Inverness every 3 hours. Tickets cost £17–18 and the journey takes 43 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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