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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Aviemore is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Aviemore is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £95 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aviemore via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Manchester to Aviemore?

The distance between Manchester and Aviemore is 372 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Aviemore without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Manchester to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aviemore bus from?

Manchester to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Aviemore train from?

Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Manchester to Aviemore is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 3m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Aviemore bus arrive?

Manchester to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Aviemore train arrive?

Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Aviemore is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Manchester to Aviemore.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 460+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Manchester to Aviemore - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Aviemore by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to AviemoreEdinburgh - Inverness
7h 3m
£46–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Cairngorm HotelE8
7h 20m
£28–61
Drive 333 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Aviemore333 mi
5h 46m
£82–118
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
5h 20m
£96–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Cairngorm HotelE9
7h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to AviemoreLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 35m
£71–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
7h 42m
£89–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 11m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 33m
£59–291

Manchester to Aviemore by train

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7h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.4 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Aviemore via Haymarket in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Cairngorm Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 7h 20m.

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