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How to get fromCarlisle to Cairngorm Mountain Railwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 10m
    £86–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 31m
    £38–69

  3. Drive 223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairngorm Mountain Railwaycar car 223.6 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 26m
    £84–129

  5. Bus via Galashiels

    1. Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    9h 43m
    £38–54

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

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Haymarket, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 6h 31m.

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