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How to get fromAberdeen to The Cairngormsby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to The Cairngorms by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Walk from Aviemore to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 10m

  2. Bus, travel via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 26m

  3. Train, travel via Perth

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 13m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Aviemore station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 42m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to The Cairngorms.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Aviemore, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to The Cairngorms via Park and Ride and Station in around 4h 26m.

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