How to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore

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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 41m. 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 $22.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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$17

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$70

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$90

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3h 33m

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3h 11m

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2h 41m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:

A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $70 (€57).

A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $200 (€164).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 48m.

Bus takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Aviemore including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Aviemore among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Aviemore

How to get from Glasgow to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM7h00
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM7h00
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ScotrailC14681
    2:39 PM2h29
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    5:08 PMAviemore station (AVM)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ScotrailL87030 · C14692
    3:45 PM2h50
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    6:35 PMAviemore station (AVM)
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • ScotrailC14676
    11:11 AM2h37
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    1:48 PMAviemore station (AVM)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailL87033+London North Eastern RailwayG80229
    4:45 PM2h43
    Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
    7:28 PMAviemore station (AVM)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 AM7h25
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 AM8h55
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM3h15
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Aviemore

Travel to Aviemore 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 Glasgow to Aviemore.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Aviemore including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:

A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $70 (€57).

A bus is $183 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average $200 (€164).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Aviemore is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 48m.

Bus takes on average 3h 3m.

The distance from Glasgow to Aviemore is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Aviemore is:
  • Around 12 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Aviemore:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Aviemore, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aviemore by bus.
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Aviemore with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Aviemore often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Inverness, London, Ingliston, Perth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aviemore and these popular destinations at a great price.

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