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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Stationbus bus
    5h 21m
    £33–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus bus
    5h 23m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus via Inverness

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 52m
    £40–86

  4. Drive 101.2 mi

    1. Drive from Mallaig to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 101.2 mi
    2h 4m
    £25–36

  5. Train, bus via Inverness #2

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Spean Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spean Bridge to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    5h 57m
    £38–77

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

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Aviemore via Fort William Bus Station, Inverness Union Street, and Aviemore station in around 5h 23m.

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