The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Carrbridge
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Carrbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Carrbridge will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Carrbridge on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Carrbridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Carrbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€48 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Carrbridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Carrbridge trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:38 AM Edinburgh | 2h59 | 10:37 AM Carrbridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Edinburgh | 3h09 | 12:41 PM Carrbridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 4:33 AM Edinburgh | 4h03 | 8:36 AM Carrbridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Carrbridge
Trains from Edinburgh to Carrbridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper from Edinburgh to Carrbridge trainsScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Edinburgh and Carrbridge from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Carrbridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Carrbridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carrbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Carrbridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station (minibuses) or main road (coaches)
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