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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Aviemore is to bus which costs £8 - £19 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Aviemore is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aviemore. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Scotland to Aviemore?

The distance between Scotland and Aviemore is 145 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £75.

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

The train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aviemore takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aviemore bus from?

Scotland to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Aviemore train from?

Scotland to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Scotland to Aviemore is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £19 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Scotland to Aviemore bus arrive?

Scotland to Aviemore bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where does the Scotland to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Aviemore is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Scotland to Aviemore.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 455+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Scotland to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Aviemoretrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2h 46m
£30–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotelbus E8
2h 48m
£8–19
Drive 130.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Aviemorecar 130.8 mi
2h 29m
£33–47
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 48m
£13–61
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
3h 49m
£14–62

Scotland to Aviemore by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.3 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotel hourly, and the journey takes 2h 48m. Two other operators also service this route.

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