The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM)
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 13 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Aviemore station (AVM) every day 6 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 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
G8022816:332h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:26Aviemore station (AVM)£231One-way0 changes
C1468719:343h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)22:37Aviemore station (AVM)£241One-way0 changes
L87648 · C146746:363h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:52Aviemore station (AVM)£321One-way1 change
L8727413:322h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:26Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way0 changes
L87695 · C1468413:374h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:49Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way1 change
C146788:382h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:29Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way0 changes
G8022816:332h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)19:26Aviemore station (AVM)£231One-way0 changes
L8727413:322h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)16:26Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way0 changes
L8727110:332h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)13:32Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way0 changes
C1468617:333h00Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:33Aviemore station (AVM)£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 143 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) trains for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L87274 | On time 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h54 | 16:26 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87695 · C14684 | On time 13:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h12 | 17:49 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
W83202 · C14684 | On time 14:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 17:49 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
L87703 · C14684 | On time 14:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h08 | 17:49 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
G80228 | On time 16:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h53 | 19:26 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C14686 | On time 17:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h00 | 20:33 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87729 · L87282 | On time 18:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h24 | 22:05 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
C14687 | On time 19:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h03 | 22:37 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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L87648 · C14674 | 6:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h16 | 9:52 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
C14678 | 8:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h51 | 11:29 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87668 · C14680 | 9:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 12:50 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
L87271 | 10:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h59 | 13:32 Aviemore station (AVM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L87682 · C14694 | 11:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h01 | 14:36 Aviemore station (AVM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:38, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 7:38 |
Last train 19:35 |
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Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aviemore station (AVM) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Aviemore station (AVM) 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 Aviemore station (AVM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Aviemore station (AVM)
- 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.
- 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
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