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

The cheapest way to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £30 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairngorms and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairngorms to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cairngorms and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Cairngorms to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Aberdeen via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cairngorms to Aberdeen?

The distance between Cairngorms and Aberdeen is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus from?

Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Station.

Where do I catch the Cairngorms to Aberdeen train from?

Cairngorms to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aviemore station.

Train or bus from Cairngorms to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen is to bus via Perth which takes 4h 41m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Where does the Cairngorms to Aberdeen train arrive?

Cairngorms to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 670+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Cairngorms to Aberdeen - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairngorms to Aberdeen by bus or train

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
4h 33m
£31–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 12m
£19–30
Bus via Perth
1. Take the bus from Station to Park and Ridebus Uk093 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
4h 41m
£25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
5h 20m
£33–94

Cairngorms to Aberdeen by foot, bus, and train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Car Park to Union Square Bus Station via Car Park, Cairngorm Hotel, Station, and Park and Ride in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Car Park to Aberdeen via Car Park, Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, and Inverness in around 5h 20m.

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