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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £12 - £23 and takes 3h 40m.

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 24m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Aviemore. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

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 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aviemore is 152 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 train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aviemore bus from?

Edinburgh to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus 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 train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aviemore bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aviemore 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 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Aviemore.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Aviemore train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Aviemore bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 502+ hotels available in Aviemore.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2h 58m
£40–120
Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
3h 40m
£12–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aviemorebus Uk094
3h 20m
£13–22
Drive 125.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aviemorecar 125.7 mi
2h 24m
£31–45

Edinburgh to Aviemore by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aviemore hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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