How to travel from Inverness to Aviemore

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Compare train and bus for Inverness to Aviemore

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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€9

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€19

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1h 15m

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45m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.0 - 0.0kg

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from Inverness to Aviemore

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM0h45
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30AMAviemore, Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM0h45
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30AMAviemore, Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM0h45
Inverness, Bus Station
11:30AMAviemore, Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
01:20PM0h45
Inverness, Bus Station
02:05PMAviemore, Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:50PM0h45
Inverness, Bus Station
05:35PMAviemore, Train Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Inverness 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 Inverness to Aviemore.

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There are 2 options to travel between Inverness and Aviemore including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Inverness to Aviemore is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Inverness to Aviemore costing on average $9 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Inverness to Aviemore is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Inverness to Aviemore is approximately 24 miles (40 km).
The average frequency per day from Inverness to Aviemore is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Inverness to Aviemore:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Inverness to Aviemore, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland to go to Aviemore by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Inverness to Aviemore with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
  • 16 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Inverness to Aviemore often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, 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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