There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tomintoul by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tomintoul is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tomintoul is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Tomintoul. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aviemore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tomintoul is 176 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tomintoul without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Tomintoul, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Tomintoul train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Tomintoul train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tomintoul is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Tomintoul.
There are 185+ hotels available in Tomintoul.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tomintoul, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemore 5 times a day. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- £60–120
- Website
- ScotRail
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