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

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Aviemore station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    2h 37m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    3. Walk from Aviemore to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    2h 41m

  3. Bus, line 10 bus, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    2h 53m

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  • Distance: 77.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the bus to Inverness Union Street, take the bus to Aviemore station, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to The Cairngorms via Inverness and Aviemore in around 2h 41m.

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