There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Archiestown by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 17m£140–242Drive 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
6h 58m£39–48Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
- Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
5h 30m£143–244Train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain London Euston - Inverness
- Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus 10 / ...
6h 58m£83–120
Questions & Answers
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 Road End via Cairngorm Hotel and Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
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 17m.
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 17m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 17m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 6h 58m.
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 17m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Aviemore station hourly. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 439+ hotels available in Archiestown.




