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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Cairngorm Mountain 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 135 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.
13:384h11Edinburgh17:49Cairngorm Mountain£241One-way0 changes
- 13:384h11Edinburgh17:49Cairngorm Mountain£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 135 km
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£27 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:38 Edinburgh | 2h49 | 11:27 Cairngorm Mountain | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 6:32 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Scotrail from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain trainsScotrail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Cairngorm Mountain from £11. 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 to Cairngorm Mountain train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain 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 Cairngorm Mountain, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Cairngorm Mountain
Most Edinburgh to Cairngorm Mountain trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Cairngorm Mountain train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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