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How to get fromAberdeen to Cairngormsby train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cairngorms by train or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 14m
    £33–91

  2. Bus via Union Square Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus bus Uk093 / ...
    6h 28m
    £9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    5h 56m
    £20–27

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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Car Park via Inverness, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Car Park via Inverness Union Street, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 56m.

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