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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore is to bus which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aviemore. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aviemore is 129 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £7 - £18.

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

The bus from George Street to Cairngorm Hotel takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aviemore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aviemore train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £80 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aviemore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aviemore is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Aviemore.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 460+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Edinburgh to Aviemore - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Cairngorm HotelE9
2h 50m
£7–18
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AviemoreEdinburgh - Inverness
2h 59m
£19–80
Drive 125.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aviemore125.7 mi
2h 20m
£31–45

Edinburgh to Aviemore by bus

381Weekly Buses

2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Cairngorm Hotel hourly, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.

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