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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Aviemore is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Aviemore is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Aviemore via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Aviemore?

The distance between Dunbar and Aviemore is 181 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £24 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dunbar to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Aviemore bus from?

Dunbar to Aviemore bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Aviemore train from?

Dunbar to Aviemore train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Aviemore is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £24 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Dunbar to Aviemore bus arrive?

Dunbar to Aviemore bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Aviemore train arrive?

Dunbar to Aviemore train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Aviemore is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Dunbar to Aviemore.

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 455+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 21m
£25–91
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelbus megabus M90 / ...
5h 38m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Cairngorm Hotelbus E9
4h 36m
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Aviemorecar 154.7 mi
2h 59m
£38–55

Dunbar to Aviemore by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Dunbar to Aviemore.

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Aviemore via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Cairngorm Hotel via Princes Street and George Street in around 4h 36m.

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