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.

When to visit Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey in October
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grantown-on-Spey in October
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 LNER. The train journey from Grantown-on-Spey to Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £126 for a 7h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grantown-on-Spey, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Grantown-on-Spey takes 208 miles and will cost you around £35. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 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 LNER. The train journey from Grantown-on-Spey to Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £126 for a 7h 03m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grantown-on-Spey, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Grantown-on-Spey takes 208 miles and will cost you around £35. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 218 miles.

Airports near Grantown-on-Spey

Airlines serving Grantown-on-Spey

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grantown-on-Spey

Most booked hotels in Grantown-on-Spey

Ravenscourt House
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£121+
The Speyside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Grant Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Garth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Nethybridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£110+
Ben Mhor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Grantown-on-Spey

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Grantown-on-Spey is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Grantown-on-Spey is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.