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How to get fromLanark to Cairngorms National Parkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lanark to Cairngorms National Park by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    4h 43m

  2. Drive 142.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 142.4 mi
    2h 53m
    £35–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 7m
    £67–149

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 11m

  5. Bus via Dunblane

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus bus
    5h 21m

Lanark to Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Cairngorms National Park, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Wellgate to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Aviemore in around 5h 7m.

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