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Compare train and bus for Aviemore to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aviemore to Edinburgh 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 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Aviemore to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Aviemore to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Aviemore to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aviemore to Edinburgh.
There are 2 travel options between Aviemore and Edinburgh. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Aviemore is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Aviemore to Edinburgh.
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Aviemore is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 41 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 2 h 53 min on average.
Edinburgh is approximately 89 miles (143 km) away from Aviemore.
The average frequency per day from Aviemore to Edinburgh is:
- 21 buses a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Aviemore and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Aviemore to Edinburgh depart from Aviemore, Train Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
- Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Aviemore to Edinburgh for $8 (€7).
- ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper can take you to Edinburgh by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ScotRail from Aviemore to Edinburgh for $20 (€18).
Yes, there are direct services available from Aviemore to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink.
- Direct train available with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Aviemore to Edinburgh.
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