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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to The Cairngorms by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel via Perth

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    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 52m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 6m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 11m

  4. Line 11 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 11
    2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dalwhinniebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dalwhinnie to Kingussiebus bus
    5. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 53m

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Waterloo Lane, take the bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Perth, take the train to Kingussie, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to The Cairngorms via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Station in around 5h 6m.

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