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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aviemore:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aviemore costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Aviemore
How to get from Edinburgh to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM4h50Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM4h50Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C146923:52 PM2h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:35 PMAviemore station (AVM)$831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C146911:53 PM2h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:48 PMAviemore station (AVM)$841One-way0 transfers
- W83263 · C146812:06 PM3h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:08 PMAviemore station (AVM)$841One-way1 transfer
- C146939:25 AM3h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:32 PMAviemore station (AVM)$841One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:24 AM4h56Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 AM5h00Edinburgh, St Andrew's House2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$201One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:02 PM5h03Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station$201One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aviemore:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aviemore costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Aviemore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Aviemore station (AVM).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Aviemore, Train Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Lothian Buses, Park's of Hamilton, Ember to go to Aviemore by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember.
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