What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Tomintoul?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Tomintoul. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at The Square via Cairngorm Hotel and The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Tomintoul?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Tomintoul. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aviemore via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

The distance between Glasgow and Tomintoul is 169 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Tomintoul without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul without a car is to train via Perth which takes 4h 21m and costs £140 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Tomintoul bus from?

Glasgow to Tomintoul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Tomintoul train from?

Glasgow to Tomintoul train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul is to train via Perth which takes 4h 21m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Glasgow to Tomintoul bus arrive?

Glasgow to Tomintoul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Tomintoul train arrive?

Glasgow to Tomintoul train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Tomintoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Tomintoul is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Glasgow to Tomintoul.

Where can I stay near Tomintoul?

There are 407+ hotels available in Tomintoul.

Glasgow to Tomintoul - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow to Tomintoul by train, bus, or car

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Train via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 21m
£142–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
5h 58m
£16–26
Drive 137.4 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Tomintoulcar 137.4 mi
2h 41m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 51m
£39–95

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Distance: 168.4 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Tomintoul, Scotland?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tomintoul via Perth and Aviemore in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–25 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Ember also services this route every 3 hours.

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