What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Aviemore station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aviemore via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Aviemore is 374 miles. The road distance is 336.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 13m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Aviemore bus from?

Greater Manchester to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Aviemore train from?

Greater Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 13m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Aviemore bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Aviemore train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Aviemore train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Aviemore is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Greater Manchester to Aviemore.

Where can I stay near Aviemore?

There are 494+ hotels available in Aviemore.

Greater Manchester to Aviemore - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Aviemore by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 13m
£117–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h
£52–92
Drive 334.8 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Aviemorecar 334.8 mi
5h 53m
£84–121
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
5h 59m
£100–258
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 2m
£86–131
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
10h 1m
£58–107
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
8h 38m
£115–308

Greater Manchester to Aviemore by bus and train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.7 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Aviemore via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Haymarket in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Aviemore station via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h.

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