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How to get fromAyr to Cairngorm Mountain Railwayby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    5h 49m
    £34–67

  2. Bus via Dunblane

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus bus
    6h 28m
    £27–47

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 13m
    £74–160

  4. Drive 175.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railwaycar car 175.7 mi
    3h 26m
    £43–62

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 19m
    £56–136

Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by bus and foot

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 6h 13m.

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