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How to get fromCairnryan to Aviemoreby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    5h 42m
    £29–53

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 24m
    £45–98

  3. Drive  209.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Aviemorecar car 209.6 mi
    4h 2m
    £52–75

  4. Bus via Pitlochry

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus bus
    6h 27m
    £40–78

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 6m
    £68–140

Cairnryan to Aviemore by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Aviemore station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 42m.

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