The average train between Cairngorms National Park and London takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Cairngorms National Park to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cairngorms National Park and London. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairngorms National Park is at 9:34 PM which arrives into London at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Aviemore and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cairngorms National Park to London. However, there are services departing from Cairngorms National Park station and arriving at London station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Cairngorms National Park to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.
Cairngorms National Park to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Cairngorms National Park to London train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Cairngorms National Park and London is 655.5 km. The road distance is 871 km.
You can take a vehicle from Aviemore to King's Cross via Aviemore and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 14m.