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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrbridge is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £10 - £23 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrbridge is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Car Park via Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Carrbridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at Carrbridge. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carrbridge?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carrbridge is 157 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrbridge without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £90.

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

The train from Haymarket to Carrbridge takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrbridge bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrbridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrbridge is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrbridge bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrbridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Carrbridge is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Edinburgh to Carrbridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 399+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to CarrbridgeEdinburgh - Inverness
3h 4m
£40–90
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to StationUk094
4h 38m
£11–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from George Street to Cairngorm HotelE9
4h 8m
Drive 132 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Carrbridge132 mi
2h 27m
£33–48

Edinburgh to Carrbridge by train

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Distance: 156.5 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Carrbridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 3h 4m. 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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