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How to get fromEdinburgh to The Cairngormsby train, unknown, or bus

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

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kingussietrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    2. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    3h

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Kingussiebus bus Ember
    2. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    3h 9m

  3. Bus, travel via Wildlife Park Road End

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Wildlife Park Road Endbus bus M91
    2. Walk from Wildlife Park Road End to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    3h 29m

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  • Distance: 147.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the train to Kingussie then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to The Cairngorms via Kingussie in around 3h 9m.

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