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There are 10 ways to get from London to Cairngorms by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Aviemoretrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness
    8h 43m
    £188–258

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LGW - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 55m
    £60–220

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk094
    13h 57m
    £61–194

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 31m
    £76–330

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    9h 25m
    £181–316

  6. Train via London Euston

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    11h 44m
    £168–277

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    8h 26m
    £103–354

  8. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    8h 35m
    £115–375

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    7h 49m
    £71–193

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    9h 44m
    £126–509

London to Cairngorms by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between London, England and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Aviemore once daily. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Car Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 13h 57m.

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