There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
3h 58m£47–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
4h 17m£16–21Drive 127.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forestcar 127.4 mi
2h 26m£31–45Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stationbus Uk094
4h 27m£17–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Rothiemurchus Shooting Ground via Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aviemore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Rothiemurchus Forest is 155 miles. The road distance is 128.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.
Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rothiemurchus Forest, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–130 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 £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.
Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Rothiemurchus Forest.
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