Public transport
Public Transport in Badenoch and Strathspey
Rail
Scotrail serves stations at the villages of Carrbridge, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Dalwhinnie. There are regular train services to Inverness in the North, and to Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh to the South.
LNER runs one train daily to and from London Kings Cross, stopping at Aviemore, Kingussie and Newtonmore in the strath.
LNER Customers who would like assistance to board and alight and/or reserve wheelchair space should contact the following: Assisted Travel on 03457 225 225
If you do not have time to request assistance in advance contact the staff on manned stations. (Aviemore and Kingussie) or use the Help Point on the platform.
If you can, book ahead for Scotrail services.
Telephone Rail assist on 0800 046 1634 or use the online assisted travel booking form at booking.passengerassistance.com/
Timetables are available at scotrail.co.uk
Express Coaches
Intercity express coaches serve the strath. Services are provided by Citylink, Megabus, Flixbus and Ember.
Passengers on intercity coaches who require assistance or wish to book wheelchair or mobility scooter space are recommended to book online.
On Citylink coaches go to citylink.co.uk and you can reserve a wheelchair space via the general booking system.
Help is also available by email at info@citylink.co.uk or by telephone on 0141 352 4444
Flixbus requires wheelchair passengers to book 7-14 days in advance for wheelchairs in the passenger cabin or at least 36 hours in advance for folding wheelchairs in the hold.
Book wheelchair space at help.flixbus.com
For Ember buses (ember.to), you can reserve a wheelchair space whilst making your booking. If you haven't booked online, the driver will let you board without a booking if the wheelchair space is available for the whole of your journey.
For all intercity coaches it is possible to just turn up at the bus stop, but space for wheelchair cannot be guaranteed unless booked.
The coaches all have wheelchair lifts and the drivers are trained to provide assistance if the customer requests help. Assistance is also available at Inverness, Perth, Halbeath, Edinburgh and Glasgow Interchanges.
Local Bus services
The local bus fleet run by Stagecoach Highland has been updated and the majority of buses have low floor buses and ramps for wheelchair access.
There is no booking system for wheelchair users on local services but wheelchairs have priority over prams etc. and generally there is room for them on the bus.
If the bus is unable to take you onboard for any reason, the bus driver is required to phone the local depot and make alternative arrangements for your journey.
For current routes/times, refer to Stagecoach's timetables and live updates.
Local community transport company Community Connexions provides local transport for those unable to access suitable scheduled local bus services.
Community Connexions is a charity run by salaried staff and volunteers from the local community. Their service is available to all.
They can provide transport for example for hospital appointments, grocery shopping, social events, etc.
Community Connexions staff and volunteers are on hand to support clients with different needs to get out and about and participate in varied activities from shopping to picnics by the loch, providing a valuable conduit for those with differing abilities to engage with wider society.
To make use of or find out about their services, please see their details on the Community Connexions page, email info@BSCX.co.uk, or phone 01479 810004
Thistle Assistance Card
Transport Scotland and Highland Council sponsor a free information card for people travelling with disability which can quickly and discreetly make the transport staff aware of your needs.
You can apply for a free card at thistleassistance.com
Accessible Community Transport
Badenoch & Strathspey Community Transport Company is a registered charity set up in 1999 to support the transport needs of the local community. It now operates one of the most successful community transport schemes in Scotland.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles, available to residents or visitors to Badenoch and Strathspey offering transport solutions as provided by Community Transport Company.
Registered bus routes:
Tuesday - Thursday between Aviemore & Laggan.
Wednesday between Aviemore and Nethybridge, via Speyside Centre.
Minibus Group hire also available evenings and weekends offering space for up to 2 wheelchairs.
Mobility scooters and wheelchairs
A free service offering mobility scooters and wheelchairs is available in Aviemore. All terrain mobility scooters available for paths around Glenmore Forest in the Cairngorms National Park. For visitors, a delivery service is also available for a small fee. Please telephone in advance for bookings.
Phone: 01479 810004
Email: info@ct4u.co.uk
Rail
Scotrail serves stations at the villages of Carrbridge, Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Dalwhinnie. There are regular train services to Inverness in the North, and to Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh to the South.
LNER runs one train daily to and from London Kings Cross, stopping at Aviemore, Kingussie and Newtonmore in the strath.
LNER Customers who would like assistance to board and alight and/or reserve wheelchair space should contact the following: Assisted Travel on 03457 225 225
If you do not have time to request assistance in advance contact the staff on manned stations. (Aviemore and Kingussie) or use the Help Point on the platform.
If you can, book ahead for Scotrail services.
Telephone Rail assist on 0800 046 1634 or use the online assisted travel booking form at booking.passengerassistance.com/
Timetables are available at scotrail.co.uk
Express Coaches
Intercity express coaches serve the strath. Services are provided by Citylink, Megabus, Flixbus and Ember.
- Service M10 serves Glasgow, Perth, Birnam, Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie, Aviemore and Inverness. (Approx. hourly)
- Service M90 serves Edinburgh,Dunfermline (Halbeath), Kinross, Perth, Birnam, Pitlochry, Dalwhinnie, Aviemore and Inverness.(Approx. hourly)
- Service M91 serves the same Edinburgh to Inverness route with additional stops in the strath at Newtonmore and Kingussie. (Once per day)
- Service M93 (Flixbus) serves Pitlochry, Perth, Glasgow and Inverness Approx. 3 services each way daily
- Service M94 (Flixbus) serves Pitlochry, Perth Edinburgh and Inverness approx. 3 services each way daily
- Service E8 (Ember) serves Pitlochry Perth, Glasgow and Inverness approx. 10 services each way daily
- Service E9 (Ember) serves Pitlochry, Perth, Edinburgh and Inverness approx. 10 services each way daily
Passengers on intercity coaches who require assistance or wish to book wheelchair or mobility scooter space are recommended to book online.
On Citylink coaches go to citylink.co.uk and you can reserve a wheelchair space via the general booking system.
Help is also available by email at info@citylink.co.uk or by telephone on 0141 352 4444
Flixbus requires wheelchair passengers to book 7-14 days in advance for wheelchairs in the passenger cabin or at least 36 hours in advance for folding wheelchairs in the hold.
Book wheelchair space at help.flixbus.com
For Ember buses (ember.to), you can reserve a wheelchair space whilst making your booking. If you haven't booked online, the driver will let you board without a booking if the wheelchair space is available for the whole of your journey.
For all intercity coaches it is possible to just turn up at the bus stop, but space for wheelchair cannot be guaranteed unless booked.
The coaches all have wheelchair lifts and the drivers are trained to provide assistance if the customer requests help. Assistance is also available at Inverness, Perth, Halbeath, Edinburgh and Glasgow Interchanges.
Local Bus services
The local bus fleet run by Stagecoach Highland has been updated and the majority of buses have low floor buses and ramps for wheelchair access.
There is no booking system for wheelchair users on local services but wheelchairs have priority over prams etc. and generally there is room for them on the bus.
If the bus is unable to take you onboard for any reason, the bus driver is required to phone the local depot and make alternative arrangements for your journey.
For current routes/times, refer to Stagecoach's timetables and live updates.
- Badenoch & Strathspey network map (PDF) — overview of routes.
- Local timetables (PDF) — sample timetable pack (keep an eye on seasonal changes).
Local community transport company Community Connexions provides local transport for those unable to access suitable scheduled local bus services.
Community Connexions is a charity run by salaried staff and volunteers from the local community. Their service is available to all.
They can provide transport for example for hospital appointments, grocery shopping, social events, etc.
Community Connexions staff and volunteers are on hand to support clients with different needs to get out and about and participate in varied activities from shopping to picnics by the loch, providing a valuable conduit for those with differing abilities to engage with wider society.
To make use of or find out about their services, please see their details on the Community Connexions page, email info@BSCX.co.uk, or phone 01479 810004
Thistle Assistance Card
Transport Scotland and Highland Council sponsor a free information card for people travelling with disability which can quickly and discreetly make the transport staff aware of your needs.
You can apply for a free card at thistleassistance.com
Accessible Community Transport
Badenoch & Strathspey Community Transport Company is a registered charity set up in 1999 to support the transport needs of the local community. It now operates one of the most successful community transport schemes in Scotland.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles, available to residents or visitors to Badenoch and Strathspey offering transport solutions as provided by Community Transport Company.
Registered bus routes:
Tuesday - Thursday between Aviemore & Laggan.
Wednesday between Aviemore and Nethybridge, via Speyside Centre.
Minibus Group hire also available evenings and weekends offering space for up to 2 wheelchairs.
Mobility scooters and wheelchairs
A free service offering mobility scooters and wheelchairs is available in Aviemore. All terrain mobility scooters available for paths around Glenmore Forest in the Cairngorms National Park. For visitors, a delivery service is also available for a small fee. Please telephone in advance for bookings.
Phone: 01479 810004
Email: info@ct4u.co.uk