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Compare bus and train 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 $14.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM3h25Aviemore, Train Station3:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM3h20Aviemore, Train Station9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM3h20Aviemore, Train Station9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM5h25Aviemore, Train Station5:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM5h11Aviemore, Train Station4:46 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM4h53Aviemore, Train Station10:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Edinburgh:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 17 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 bus and train 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 Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 6 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
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