What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Cairngorms?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Cairngorms is to bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 15h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Cairngorms?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Cairngorms is to fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Car Park via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Aviemore via Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Bath to Cairngorms?

The distance between Bath and Cairngorms is 504 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Cairngorms without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Cairngorms without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 12h 29m and costs £200 - £390.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Cairngorms?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Bath to Cairngorms, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cairngorms bus from?

Bath to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Cairngorms train from?

Bath to Cairngorms train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Cairngorms?

The best way to get from Bath to Cairngorms is to train via Stafford which takes 12h 29m and costs £200 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Bath to Cairngorms bus arrive?

Bath to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Cairngorms train arrive?

Bath to Cairngorms train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Where can I stay near Cairngorms?

There are 500+ hotels available in Cairngorms.

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There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Cairngorms by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
7h 13m
£58–188
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain
12h 29m
£207–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus
15h 22m
£68–120
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 16m
£72–200
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 28m
£90–229
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
8h 19m
£123–427
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
8h 52m
£115–282
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
10h 22m
£123–362
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
12h 41m
£272–451
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Aviemoretrain
13h 34m
£189–333

Bath to Cairngorms by train, bus, and foot

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12h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.2 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Car Park via Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford, Haymarket, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Car Park via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 15h 22m.

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