There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Shiel Bridgebus Ember
3h 25m£15–22Train
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalshtrain Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
5h 40m£41–78Drive 91.5 mi
- Drive from Aviemore to Shiel Bridgecar 91.5 mi
1h 47m£23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Junctionbus 917
3h 28m£20–45Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Junctionbus 917
3h 30m£17–34
Aviemore to Shiel Bridge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Shiel Bridge. However, there are services departing from Aviemore station and arriving at Shiel Bridge via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Kyle of Lochalsh via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Aviemore and Shiel Bridge is 95 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £14 - £23.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge, including transfers.
Aviemore to Shiel Bridge bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aviemore station.
Aviemore to Shiel Bridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
The best way to get from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £14 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Shiel Bridge, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Shiel Bridge via Inverness Union Street in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aviemore to Junction via Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, and Harbour Slipway in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aviemore station to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Shiel Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Aviemore to Shiel Bridge bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Aviemore to Shiel Bridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Shiel Bridge is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Aviemore to Shiel Bridge.
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