How far is Edinburgh from Aviemore?

The distance between the two cities is 90 miles (144 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

Most of the buses traveling from Edinburgh to Aviemore leave from Bus Station and arrive at Aviemore Rail Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Edinburgh to Aviemore from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Bus Station	3h 18m	9:33pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00pm	Bus Station	3h 3m	10:03pm	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	Fastest

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Bus Station	3h 15m	10:30am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Aviemore on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Bus Station	3h 20m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:40am	Edinburgh Airport	2h 50m	10:30am	Aviemore Rail Station	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 30m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags
Bus	4:45am	N St David St	5h 3m	9:48am	Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Bus Station	6h 20m	2:05pm	Aviemore Rail Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Aviemore

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aviemore. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $65	Average Duration3h 33m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $122	Average Duration3h 2m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Aviemore?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Aviemore

A
Aviemore Rail Station
113 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22
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B
Aviemore Bus stop
20-21 Railway Terrace, Aviemore PH22, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the cleanliness and comfort of the buses. The trips were punctual, and drivers were noted for their professionalism and helpfulness. Additionally, travelers enjoyed a beautiful journey to Aviemore.

Megabus Edinburgh Aviemore recent customer reviews

General comments, no heating in coach and no announcements when stopping, otherwise all good

Simon G.

September 23, 2025

Very clean and comfortable bus with good drivers and trip on time. Beautiful trip up to Aviemore!

Betsy C.

June 11, 2023

Hardly any legroom

Csilla L.

March 29, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Aviemore by bus

How far is Edinburgh from Aviemore?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Aviemore?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$22

11/20

$17

Today

$20

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

11/24

$11

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Aviemore was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Aviemore, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $39 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aviemore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.