What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway is to bus via Dunblane which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Car Park via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

The distance between Irvine and Cairngorm Mountain Railway is 187 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus from?

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway train from?

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus arrive?

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Station.

Where does the Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway train arrive?

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway.

Where can I stay near Cairngorm Mountain Railway?

There are 502+ hotels available in Cairngorm Mountain Railway.

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
5h 55m
£69–146
Bus via Dunblane
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus Ember
6h 42m
£31–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
5h 57m
£38–67
Drive 165.4 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railwaycar 165.4 mi
3h 20m
£40–58

Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, and foot

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Irvine, Scotland and Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Scotland?

You can take a train from Irvine to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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