What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Cairngorms National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park station. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Cairngorms National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aviemore via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Cairngorms National Park is 374 miles. The road distance is 337.9 miles.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park bus from?

Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park train from?

Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 15m and costs £120 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park.

Where can I stay near Cairngorms National Park?

There are 502+ hotels available in Cairngorms National Park.

Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park

Q: How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 15m
£127–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
8h 29m
£50–92
Drive 336 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar 336 mi
5h 55m
£81–117
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
5h 57m
£100–245
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 3m
£122–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h 32m
£87–143
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
8h 35m
£125–319

Greater Manchester to Cairngorms National Park by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 371.6 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cairngorms National Park, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Aviemore via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Haymarket, and Aviemore in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Aviemore via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Station in around 8h 29m.

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