What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Aviemore is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Aviemore is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Aviemore station via John Dobson Street and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Aviemore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Aviemore. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Durham to Aviemore?

The distance between Durham and Aviemore is 290 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Aviemore without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £95 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Aviemore?

The train from Durham to Aviemore takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Durham to Aviemore bus from?

Durham to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Aviemore train from?

Durham to Aviemore train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Durham to Aviemore is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Durham to Aviemore bus arrive?

Durham to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Aviemore train arrive?

Durham to Aviemore train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Aviemore station.

Can I drive from Durham to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Aviemore is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Durham to Aviemore.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Aviemore?

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 501+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Durham to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Aviemore by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Aviemoretrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
4h 40m
£95–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
7h 58m
£24–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Burnside Avenuebus M91
6h 30m
£67–130
Drive 246.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Aviemorecar 246.3 mi
4h 49m
£60–87
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 43m
£87–222

Durham to Aviemore by train

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Distance: 287.8 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to Aviemore once a week. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Aviemore station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 7h 58m.

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