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 £23 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.

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 10m and costs £95 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 2m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.

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 49m 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 457+ 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 Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 2m
£50–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
7h 40m
£24–56
Drive 333 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Aviemorecar 333 mi
5h 49m
£82–118
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
5h 10m
£96–311
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotelbus E8
8h 19m
£41–68
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 27m
£70–102
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
7h 48m
£89–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 7m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 33m
£47–230

Manchester to Aviemore by train

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Distance: 369.4 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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