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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dumfries to Cairngorms National Park by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    5h 47m
    £48–80

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 16m
    £70–149

  3. Drive 195.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dumfries to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 195.6 mi
    3h 40m
    £48–69

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 23m
    £76–164

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 28m
    £95–206

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Court to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    7h 1m

Dumfries to Cairngorms National Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Aviemore via Crown Inn, Lockerbie, Haymarket, and Aviemore in around 6h 23m.

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