There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
4h 59m£111–192Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillerycar 144.9 mi
3h£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
5h 34m£91–116Train via Aberdeen
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
5h 19m£141–237Bus via Denhead Terrace
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stationbus Uk094
- Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Shelterbus 37A
6h 44m£41–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at The Square via Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aviemore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cardhu distillery is 187 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £120 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cardhu distillery, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Aviemore station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.
Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Edinburgh to Cardhu distillery.
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