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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a flight costs an average of $582.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $582 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Aviemore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $72.
A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $582.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Aviemore
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 PM 3h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 PM 3h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C14694
12:07 PM 2h29 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 2:36 PM Aviemore station (AVM) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C14680
10:08 AM 2h42 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 12:50 PM Aviemore station (AVM) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - C15294 · C14678
8:49 AM 2h40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 11:29 AM Aviemore station (AVM) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - C14598 · L87271
10:41 AM 2h51 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) 1:32 PM Aviemore station (AVM) $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:15 PM 4h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:10 AM 4h50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 4:00 PM Aviemore, Train Station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:15 PM 5h10 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:25 PM Aviemore, Train Station $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
LM0476 · LM05972:40 PM 2h45 Glasgow International Airport 5:25 PM Inverness Airport $196 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA1495 · BA1372+BA4058
12:40 PM 8h50 Glasgow International Airport 9:30 PM Inverness Airport $544 1 One-way 2 transfers - BA1497 · BA1398+BA7866
6:00 AM 7h30 Glasgow International Airport 1:30 PM Inverness Airport $731 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $72.
A bus is $564 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $582.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Aviemore as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 FlixBus to go to Aviemore by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Aviemore by flight.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Aviemore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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