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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 30m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Kingussietrain train
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 53m

  3. Train, travel via Perth

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Kingussietrain train
    3. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    4h 59m

  4. Bus, travel via Dalwhinnie

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dalwhinniebus bus Ember
    2. Walk from Kingussie to The Cairngormsunknown unknown
    5h 16m

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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 bus from Church Street to The Cairngorms via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Kingussie in around 4h 53m.

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