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

The cheapest way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus via George Street which costs £15 - £21 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £21 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cairngorms and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairngorms to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cairngorms and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cairngorms to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Cairngorms to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairngorms and Edinburgh is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus from?

Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.

Where do I catch the Cairngorms to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairngorms to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Cairngorms to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cairngorms to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2720+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cairngorms to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh by bus or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
3h 54m
£21–52
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to George Streetbus Ember
4h 27m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 3m
£32–102

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–50 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.

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