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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grantown-on-Spey in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 84
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 35 km from Grantown-on-Spey. The shortest flight to Grantown-on-Spey from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 11h 10m.

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 C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 219 for a 7h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grantown-on-Spey is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 155 km from Grantown-on-Spey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 335 km and will cost you around C$ 62. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 351 km.

Plane

Although Grantown-on-Spey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 35 km from Grantown-on-Spey. The shortest flight to Grantown-on-Spey from Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 11h 10m.

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 C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 219 for a 7h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grantown-on-Spey is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 155 km from Grantown-on-Spey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 335 km and will cost you around C$ 62. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 351 km.

Airports near Grantown-on-Spey

Airlines serving Grantown-on-Spey

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 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)
C$ 211+
Grant Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
Garth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
Ben Mhor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
Craiglynne Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 101+

Renting a car in Grantown-on-Spey

Expect to pay C$ 2.59 per litre in Grantown-on-Spey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.04 and C$ 41.38. 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 rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.59 per litre in Grantown-on-Spey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.04 and C$ 41.38. 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 rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.