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Compare train and bus for Aviemore to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 44m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Inverness:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Inverness costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Aviemore to Inverness
How to get from Aviemore to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aviemore to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:10 PM0h45Aviemore, Train Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:10 PM0h45Aviemore, Train Station8:55 PMInverness, Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L872744:29 PM0h33Aviemore station (AVM)5:02 PMInverness station (INV)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
G802287:30 PM0h38Aviemore station (AVM)8:08 PMInverness station (INV)$121One-way0 transfers
C1468012:51 PM0h34Aviemore station (AVM)1:25 PMInverness station (INV)$261One-way0 transfers
C146845:50 PM0h36Aviemore station (AVM)6:26 PMInverness station (INV)$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:25 PM0h45Aviemore, Train Station3:10 PMInverness, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aviemore to Inverness:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aviemore to Inverness costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
- Around 7 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, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Inverness by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Inverness by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail.
- 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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