The average train between Dundee and Cairngorms National Park takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Cairngorms National Park. 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 3 hours between Dundee and Cairngorms National Park. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cairngorms National Park at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Perth and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Cairngorms National Park. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Cairngorms National Park station via Aviemore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Dundee to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Dundee to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aviemore station.
Book your Dundee to Cairngorms National Park train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Dundee and Cairngorms National Park is 74.5 km. The road distance is 165 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aviemore every 3 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.