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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms is to bus via Dunblane which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 23m.

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 43m and costs £30 - £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 Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

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 6h 11m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Cairngorms?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms is 171 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 43m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 43m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at 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 503+ 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 Station to Stationbus Uk093
5h 43m
£35–62
Bus via Dunblane
cheapest
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
6h 23m
£28–42
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 / ...
6h 11m
£53–131
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
6h 21m
£61–132

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms by bus and foot

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5h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. 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 6h 11m.

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