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Compare train and bus for Aviemore to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aviemore to Inverness 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 bus which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. 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: 24 miles (40 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Aviemore to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Inverness:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Inverness costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aviemore and Inverness 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 Inverness station (INV).
- Buses mostly depart from Aviemore, Train Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Inverness by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
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