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How to get fromAyr to Cairngorms National Parkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Cairngorms National Park 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
    4h 44m
    £32–65

  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
    5h 22m
    £25–45

  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
    5h 9m
    £72–155

  4. Drive 167.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 167.9 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–59

  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
    5h 13m
    £54–134

Ayr to Cairngorms National Park by bus and foot

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cairngorms National Park, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Aviemore in around 5h 9m.

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