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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Grantown-on-Spey travel guide

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With a population of 2,440, Grantown-on-Spey is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grantown-on-Spey to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Grantown-on-Spey

All inclusive guided bikepacking
Tours•Bike Tour

When to visit Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey in March
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grantown-on-Spey in March
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grantown-on-Spey

Plane

Although Grantown-on-Spey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 22 miles from Grantown-on-Spey. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grantown-on-Spey departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grantown-on-Spey, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Grantown-on-Spey to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grantown-on-Spey is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 96 miles from Grantown-on-Spey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grantown-on-Spey using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Grantown-on-Spey takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Plane

Although Grantown-on-Spey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 22 miles from Grantown-on-Spey. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grantown-on-Spey departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grantown-on-Spey, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Grantown-on-Spey to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £204 for a 8h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grantown-on-Spey is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 96 miles from Grantown-on-Spey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Grantown-on-Spey using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Grantown-on-Spey takes 197 miles and will cost you around £51. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Grantown-on-Spey

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Grantown-on-Spey

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grantown-on-Spey

Most booked hotels in Grantown-on-Spey

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The Speyside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Grant Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Ardenbeg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Garth Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£110+
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Nethybridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£82+
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Ben Mhor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Grantown-on-Spey

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Grantown-on-Spey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Grantown-on-Spey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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