The average bus between Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Cairngorm Mountain Railway at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Cairngorm Mountain Railway station via Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Station.
The distance between Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway is 178.5 km. The road distance is 287 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.