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How to get fromKilmarnock to Aviemoreby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    4h 17m
    £34–60

  2. Bus via Pitlochry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X79 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus bus
    5h 1m
    £33–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    4h 58m
    £46–109

  4. Drive  153.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Aviemorecar car 153.2 mi
    2h 56m
    £38–55

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 6m
    £51–110

Kilmarnock to Aviemore by bus

Calendar200Weekly Buses
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 4h 58m.

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