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How to get fromCairnryan to Cairngorms National Parkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Cairngorms National Park by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    5h 40m
    £40–78

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 26m
    £68–143

  3. Drive 210.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 210.8 mi
    4h 4m
    £51–74

  4. Bus via Pitlochry

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore stationbus bus
    6h 37m

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 29m
    £70–156

Cairnryan to Cairngorms National Park by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Cairngorms National Park, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 5h 40m.

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