What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge is to bus via Edinburgh Bus Station which costs £16 - £24 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Car Park via Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley and Carrbridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Carrbridge. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Carrbridge is 159 miles. The road distance is 133.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £23 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £23 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Cairngorm Hotel station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Carrbridge?

Carrbridge is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 12:44 AM in Edinburgh Waverley and 11:44 PM in Carrbridge.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge?

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Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 470+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarrbridgeEdinburgh - Inverness
3h 9m
£23–80
Bus via Edinburgh Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelmegabus M90 / ...
4h 23m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Cairngorm HotelE9
3h 57m
Drive 132.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge132.4 mi
2h 28m
£33–47

Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge by train

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 157.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Carrbridge, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrbridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–75 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Cairngorm Hotel hourly, and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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