The cheapest and fastest trains from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 6 trains that leave Aviemore station (AVM) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 26 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.
Y11835
Y38564 · SR564000 · W73859
Y39570 · SR564200 · W73854
Y38562 · Y39121
Y39570 · Y39136
Y11835
Y39570 · Y39136
Y38564 · Y39143
Y38564 · SR564000 · W73859
Y38562 · Y39121Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 143 km
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3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y38562 · Y39121 | On time 07:23 Aviemore station (AVM) | 3h26 | 10:49 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y11835 | On time 08:32 Aviemore station (AVM) | 2h50 | 11:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y39570 · Y39136 | On time 09:28 Aviemore station (AVM) | 3h19 | 12:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
Y39570 · SR564200 · W73854 | On time 09:28 Aviemore station (AVM) | 4h00 | 13:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y38564 · SR564000 · W73859 | On time 10:31 Aviemore station (AVM) | 3h25 | 13:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y38564 · Y39143 | On time 10:31 Aviemore station (AVM) | 3h21 | 13:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:23, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 07:23 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsScotRail, LNER, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper trains will get you between Aviemore station (AVM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aviemore station (AVM) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Aviemore station (AVM) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 21:25 Saturday 07:35 - 14:39 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1 - connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 2 or step-free route via level crossing using the Strathspey Railway entrance at south end of platform Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of the ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the car park in front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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