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How to get fromKilmarnock to Cairngormsby bus or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    5h 38m
    £36–62

  2. Bus via Pitlochry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus bus Uk093 / ...
    6h 22m
    £35–62

  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
    6h 19m
    £48–111

  4. 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
    6h 27m
    £53–112

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms by bus and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Cairngorms, Highland, 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 Car Park via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 6h 19m.

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