There are 3 ways to get from Braemar to Plockton by car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Braemar to Aviemorecar
- Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain
5h 29m£70–113Drive 151 mi
cheapest- Drive from Braemar to Plocktoncar 151 mi
3h 2m£38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Post Office to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus M96 / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Duncraigtrain
10h 9m£53–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Braemar to Plockton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Braemar to Plockton is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.
The distance between Braemar and Plockton is 166 miles. The road distance is 151.9 miles.
The best way to get from Braemar to Plockton without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 9m and costs £50 - £75.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Braemar to Plockton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Braemar to Plockton is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Braemar to Plockton.
There are 278+ hotels available in Plockton.
What companies run services between Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Plockton, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Braemar to Plockton. However, you can drive to Aviemore, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Duncraig, then take the taxi to Plockton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Plockton via Union Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Inverness, and Duncraig in around 10h 9m.
- 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 Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Duncraig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aviemore to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Post Office to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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