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

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

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Walk from Station to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 35m

  2. Train, travel

    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 Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 1m

  3. Train, travel 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 Kingussietrain train
    4. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 9m

  4. Bus, travel via Pitlochry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Wildlife Park Road Endbus bus M91
    3. Walk from Wildlife Park Road End to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 32m

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to The Cairngorms.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to The Cairngorms. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Station, then travel to The Cairngorms. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to The Cairngorms via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Kingussie in around 5h 1m.

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