What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms is to bus via Pitlochry which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Stn and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Aviemore via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms is 173 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus from?

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Cairngorms train from?

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Cairngorms train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.

Where can I stay near Cairngorms?

There are 502+ hotels available in Cairngorms.

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms by bus or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
5h 11m
£36–62
Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus M10
2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus Uk093 / ...
5h 46m
£29–47
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
5h 45m
£52–124
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
5h 59m
£58–135

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms by bus and foot

150Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 45m.

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