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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Aviemore is to bus which costs £12 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Aviemore is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Aviemore station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leith 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 Leith to Aviemore?

The distance between Leith and Aviemore is 152 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Aviemore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leith to Aviemore train from?

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

Train or bus from Leith to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Leith to Aviemore is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £22 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Leith to Aviemore bus arrive?

Leith to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.

Where does the Leith to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Aviemore is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Leith to Aviemore.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
2h 58m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
3h 10m
£12–22
Drive 126.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Aviemorecar 126.8 mi
2h 22m
£31–45

Leith to Aviemore by train

46Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Leith, 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, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Aviemore station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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