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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 €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 €12, while a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average €40.
A bus is €150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 3h 3m 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.
- FlixBus4:50 PM3h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:50 PM3h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C1467611:11 AM2h37Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)1:48 PMAviemore station (AVM)€701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C14630 · C146939:33 AM2h59Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)12:32 PMAviemore station (AVM)€701One-way1 transfer
- L87016 · C1469111:45 AM5h03Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)4:48 PMAviemore station (AVM)€701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM3h05Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:00 AMAviemore, Train Station€151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM3h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:00 AMAviemore, Train Station€151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM5h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:00 AMAviemore, Train Station€151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Aviemore:
A bus is €28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average €40.
A bus is €150 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Aviemore costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 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 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, Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aviemore by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Scotrail, ScotRail.
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