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How to get fromAviemore to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Dunblane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 15m

  2. Drive 209.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aviemore to Cairnryancar car 209.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £51–74

  3. Train, Bus via Perth

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 40m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 20m
    £87–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 25m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Aviemore, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dunblane Police Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 15m.

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