- Must visit
The Highland Folk Museum
Museum and archive devoted to the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings, with weapons, documents, and interpretation in nearby Newtonmore.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aviemore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Aviemore will cost around DKK 98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 84.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 20 buses from Edinburgh to Aviemore, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Edinburgh to Aviemore run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at DKK 68 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 21:12. The fastest bus covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 68 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 9:12 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Edinburgh to Aviemore.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price DKK 84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price DKK 117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price DKK 105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 08:41AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price DKK 124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 88 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 156 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 10:33AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 569 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 124 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 11:39AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 01:33PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 221 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:39PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price DKK 140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price DKK 132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price DKK 124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price DKK 68 |
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h10 | 9:45 AM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:30 AM Aviemore, Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h10 | 12:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 6h05 | 2:05 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h00 | 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h20 | 12:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH) | 4h35 | 2:05 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h26 | 2:05 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h15 | 2:05 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h55 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h10 | 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:09 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h51 | 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 8h00 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h15 | 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h15 | 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h16 | 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h30 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h20 | 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 4h34 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 7:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
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Museum and archive devoted to the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings, with weapons, documents, and interpretation in nearby Newtonmore.
Small volunteer-run folk museum on Highland rural life, tools, and domestic objects. A rewarding local history stop in nearby Grantown-on-Spey.
Open-air museum with recreated Highland buildings and costumed interpretation. One of Scotland’s best museum experiences near Aviemore.
Ancient Caledonian pine forest with lochs, trails, and mountain views. One of the area’s essential scenic walking and wildlife spots.
Mountain plateau and visitor area famous for dramatic Cairngorm scenery, walks, and the funicular access zone.
Beautiful freshwater loch ringed by forest, popular for easy walks, watersports, and classic Highland views close to town.
Cullen skink is a rich smoked haddock, potato and onion soup from northeast Scotland, widely loved across the Highlands for its warming flavour.
Haggis is Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of oats, offal, suet and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties and strongly tied to Highland food culture.
Cranachan combines whipped cream, raspberries, toasted oats, honey and whisky. It celebrates classic Scottish produce and is a favourite Highland dessert.
Well-known casual spot for artisan coffee, brunch, baking and light lunches, popular with locals and visitors after outdoor activities.
Lively traditional inn with strong local reputation for hearty Scottish dishes, venison and whisky in a cosy, characterful atmosphere.
Elegant restaurant at The Old Bridge Inn known for seasonal Scottish cooking, local game and a refined but relaxed Highland setting.
Moderate for the Highlands: lodging can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are generally in line with other Scottish tourist towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up in cafes and taxis, or leave a small tip.
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Most Edinburgh to Aviemore buses use the Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aviemore, Train Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Aviemore bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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