There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 19m£126–217Drive 147.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Archiestowncar 147.2 mi
3h 3m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
5h 36m£101–131Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 29m£138–217Bus via Inverness
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
7h 47m£54–92
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Archiestown. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Square via Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Archiestown. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Elgin via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Archiestown is 215 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Archiestown bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Archiestown train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown is to train via Aberdeen which takes 5h 19m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Archiestown, Scotland?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Archiestown via Aberdeen and Elgin in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Aviemore station hourly. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Bus Station Stance 5 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Archiestown bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.
Edinburgh to Archiestown train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Archiestown is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Edinburgh to Archiestown.
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