The average train between Edinburgh and Aviemore takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Aviemore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Aviemore. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Aviemore at 10:37 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Aviemore station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Edinburgh to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Book your Edinburgh to Aviemore train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Aviemore is 143.4 km. The road distance is 243 km.
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.
