What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cairngorms?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Aviemore via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cairngorms?

The distance between Manchester and Cairngorms is 382 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cairngorms without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 55m and costs £130 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cairngorms?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Manchester to Cairngorms, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairngorms bus from?

Manchester to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cairngorms train from?

Manchester to Cairngorms train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cairngorms?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cairngorms is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 55m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Manchester to Cairngorms bus arrive?

Manchester to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Cairngorms train arrive?

Manchester to Cairngorms train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Where can I stay near Cairngorms?

There are 503+ hotels available in Cairngorms.

Manchester to Cairngorms - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Cairngorms by train, bus, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h 55m
£132–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
8h 35m
£51–92
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
6h 28m
£104–255
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h 18m
£92–164
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 29m
£108–194
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
9h 7m
£119–344
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
9h 19m
£114–290
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
9h 28m
£93–235

Manchester to Cairngorms by train, bus, and foot

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7h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 379.8 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Car Park via Haymarket, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 8h 35m.

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