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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to The Cairngorms by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    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
    3. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 52m

  2. Train, travel

    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 Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 13m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    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 Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 16m

  4. Bus, train, travel via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 20m

  5. Bus, travel via Dalwhinnie

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dalwhinniebus bus
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 39m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Ayr to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Station, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to The Cairngorms via Glasgow Central, West Nile Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Kingussie in around 5h 13m.

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