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How to get fromBlackpool to Cairngorm Mountain Railwayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    8h 33m
    £123–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus
    10h 12m
    £49–90

  3. Drive 315.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cairngorm Mountain Railwaycar car 315.2 mi
    5h 44m
    £76–110

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    8h 5m
    £119–290

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 7m
    £108–184

  6. Bus via Dunblane

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus bus
    11h 44m
    £53–115

Blackpool to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Preston, Haymarket, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 10h 12m.

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