The average bus between Ayr and Cairngorm Mountain Railway takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Ayr and Cairngorm Mountain Railway. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Cairngorm Mountain Railway at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Cairngorm Mountain Railway station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station.
The distance between Ayr and Cairngorm Mountain Railway is 194.6 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 49m.