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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park is to bus via Dunblane which costs £28 - £45 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Cairngorms National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park station. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Cairngorms National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park?

The distance between Irvine and Cairngorms National Park is 176 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park, including transfers.

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

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train or bus from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park?

The best way to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Irvine to Cairngorms National Park bus arrive?

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Station.

Where does the Irvine to Cairngorms National Park train arrive?

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Cairngorms National Park is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park.

How do I get a train ticket from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park?

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Where can I stay near Cairngorms National Park?

There are 502+ hotels available in Cairngorms National Park.

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Cairngorms National Park 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
4h 49m
£67–144
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
5h 36m
£29–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
4h 51m
£36–65
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar 157.6 mi
3h 7m
£38–55

Irvine to Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 174.6 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Aviemore in around 4h 49m. 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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