- Distance: 151.1 mi
- Duration: 2h 52m
The average train between Cairngorms National Park and Edinburgh takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cairngorms National Park to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cairngorms National Park and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairngorms National Park is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairngorms National Park station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
Cairngorms National Park to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Cairngorms National Park to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Cairngorms National Park to Edinburgh train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cairngorms National Park and Edinburgh is 124 km. The road distance is 243 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.
