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How to get fromElgin to Cairngorms National Parkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2h 24m
    £26–57

  2. Bus, line 10 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus 10 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus bus
    2h 53m
    £7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    2h 25m
    £13–20

  4. Drive 36.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Tomintoul Museum & Tourist Information Centrecar car 36.7 mi
    47 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Tomintoul Museum & Tourist Information Centretaxi taxi 36.7 mi
    47 min
    £120–150

Elgin to Cairngorms National Park by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Aviemore via Inverness and Aviemore in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin station to Aviemore via Inverness Union Street and Aviemore station in around 2h 25m.

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