The cheapest and fastest trains from Aviemore to York
Cheapest price
£159
Average price
£159
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aviemore to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aviemore to York will cost around £159 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £159.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aviemore for York 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 399 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 23 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.


Live departures
Aviemore to York train times
The table below shows live departures for Aviemore to York trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:32 Aviemore | 5h23 | 13:55 York | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aviemore to York
Trains from Aviemore to York run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £161 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 16:56. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £161 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 16:56 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Aviemore to York trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Aviemore and York from £161. 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 to York train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aviemore to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Aviemore and York
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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