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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 $6. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Inverness to Aviemore:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aviemore costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
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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.
FlixBus10:45 AM0h45Inverness, Bus Station11:30 AMAviemore, Train Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:50 PM0h45Inverness, Bus Station5:35 PMAviemore, Train Station$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:45 AM0h45Inverness, Bus Station11:30 AMAviemore, Train Station$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Aviemore:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Inverness to Aviemore costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
- Around 11 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.
- 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 Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Aviemore by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland to go to Aviemore by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 11 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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