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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow 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 36m. 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: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $63 (€50).
A bus is $187 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $203 (€162).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM3h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$211One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:10 AM3h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$211One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:10 AM3h10Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$211One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:50 PM3h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM7h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM7h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station$251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $63 (€50).
A bus is $187 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $203 (€162).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Aviemore as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Inverness Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) and arrive in Aviemore station (AVM).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Aviemore, Train Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember to go to Aviemore by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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