How to travel from Aviemore to Inverness

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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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from Aviemore to Inverness

How to get from Aviemore to Inverness by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBus
08:10PM0h45
Aviemore
08:55PMInverness
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:10PM0h45
Aviemore
08:55PMInverness
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:10PM0h45
Aviemore
08:55PMInverness
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:30AM0h45
Aviemore
11:15AMInverness
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aviemore to Inverness

Travel to Inverness 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 Inverness.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aviemore and Inverness including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aviemore to Inverness is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Aviemore to Inverness is by bus with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Inverness take longer:

Train takes on average 35m.

The distance from Aviemore to Inverness is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Aviemore to Inverness is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aviemore to Inverness:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aviemore to Inverness, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aviemore to Inverness with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
  • 12 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
Omio customers who travel from Aviemore to Inverness often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, London, Glasgow, Fort William, Aberdeen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Inverness and these popular destinations at a great price.
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