What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road is to bus via Cairngorm Hotel which costs £25 - £35 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Edinburgh to A9 road?

The distance between Edinburgh and A9 road is 161 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to A9 road without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to A9 road?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Edinburgh to A9 road, including transfers.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to A9 road?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to A9 road is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 3h 34m.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to A9 road?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to A9 road is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Edinburgh to A9 road.

Where can I stay near A9 road?

There are 461+ hotels available in A9 road.

Edinburgh to A9 road - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to A9 road by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Carrbridgetrain Edinburgh - Inverness
3h 10m
£72–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Tomatin Turning Circlebus Ember
3h 34m
£19–66
Drive 134.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to A9 roadcar 134.1 mi
2h 28m
£32–47
Bus via Cairngorm Hotel
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelbus megabus M90 / ...
4h 20m
£25–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to A9 road.

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Distance: 160 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and A9 road, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Carrbridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £60–75 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Tomatin Turning Circle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–45 and the journey takes 3h 27m.

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