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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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 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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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.

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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.

There are 2 options to travel to Inverness from Aviemore including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Inverness from Aviemore is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Aviemore to Inverness:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $10 (€9) from Aviemore to Inverness.
The quickest way to travel to Inverness from Aviemore is by train, which takes on average 33 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 40 min on average.
The Aviemore to Inverness distance is around 24 miles (39 km).
The average frequency per day from Aviemore to Inverness is:
- 21 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Aviemore to Inverness 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 from Aviemore to Inverness:
- Buses mostly depart from Aviemore, Train Station and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Trains from Aviemore to Inverness most often leave from Aviemore and arrive in Inverness.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Aviemore to Inverness:
- You can travel by bus between Aviemore and Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink, and you can find FlixBus Aviemore to Inverness tickets for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- You can go to Inverness from Aviemore by train with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for $10 (€9) with LNER from Aviemore to Inverness on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Aviemore to Inverness with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 21 direct buses a day to Inverness with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton or Scottish Citylink.
- You can check for a direct train to Inverness with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Inverness tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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