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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Inverness to Aviemore
Compare the available ways to get from Inverness to Aviemore, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aviemore:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aviemore costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (42m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Inverness to Aviemore
How to get from Inverness to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 0h45 Inverness, Bus Station 1:50 PM Aviemore, Train Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:05 PM 0h45 Inverness, Bus Station 1:50 PM Aviemore, Train Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L87050
10:50 AM 0h38 Inverness station (INV) 11:28 AM Aviemore station (AVM) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L88094
8:42 AM 0h45 Inverness station (INV) 9:27 AM Aviemore station (AVM) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14655
12:48 PM 0h45 Inverness station (INV) 1:33 PM Aviemore station (AVM) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14653
9:42 AM 0h49 Inverness station (INV) 10:31 AM Aviemore station (AVM) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
3:20 PM 0h45 Inverness, Bus Station 4:05 PM Aviemore, Train Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
9:15 AM 0h45 Inverness, Bus Station 10:00 AM Aviemore, Train Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:00 PM 0h45 Inverness, Bus Station 5:45 PM Aviemore, Train Station €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aviemore:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aviemore costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Aviemore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Aviemore station (AVM).
- Buses mostly depart from Inverness, Bus Station and arrive in Aviemore, Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aviemore by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Aviemore by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
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