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Compare train and bus for Aviemore to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aviemore to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aviemore to Edinburgh
Compare the available ways to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aviemore to Edinburgh
How to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aviemore to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:00 AM3h15Aviemore, Train Station1:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:00 AM3h15Aviemore, Train Station1:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1465310:31 AM2h43Aviemore station (AVM)1:14 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$851One-way0 transfers
Other options
C020298:32 AM2h44Aviemore station (AVM)11:16 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$341One-way0 transfers- C146551:34 PM2h58Aviemore station (AVM)4:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$851One-way0 transfers
- L8705011:30 AM3h00Aviemore station (AVM)2:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 PM3h15Aviemore, Train Station7:20 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:50 PM3h15Aviemore, Train Station5:05 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM3h05Aviemore, Train Station8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aviemore and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aviemore station (AVM) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Aviemore, Train Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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