The cheapest and fastest coaches from Inverness to Aviemore
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Inverness to Aviemore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Aviemore will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Inverness for Aviemore every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 40 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Inverness to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 40 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Inverness to Aviemore bus times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Aviemore coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:45 Inverness | 0h45 | 10:30 Aviemore | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:10 Inverness | 0h45 | 12:55 Aviemore | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Inverness | 0h45 | 16:35 Aviemore | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:50 Inverness | 0h45 | 18:35 Aviemore | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:10 Inverness | 0h45 | 19:55 Aviemore | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Inverness to Aviemore
Buses from Inverness to Aviemore run on average 16 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:36, the last at 23:52. The fastest coach covers the 40 km distance in 45m.
Distance 40 km |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 05:36 |
Last bus 23:52 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland from Inverness to AviemoreYou can travel by bus between Inverness to Aviemore with Megabus, FlixBus, Stagecoach North Scotland for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Inverness to Aviemore coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Aviemore by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aviemore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Inverness, Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (298 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Aviemore, Train Station, located 0.6 miles (974 m) away from the city centre.
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