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How to get fromPreston to Cairngorms National Parkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cairngorms National Park by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aviemoretrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 16m
    £118–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    7h 32m
    £47–134

  3. Drive 303.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 303.1 mi
    5h 18m
    £73–106

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 33m
    £109–275

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 40m
    £100–170

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
    6h 46m
    £50–87

Preston to Cairngorms National Park by train and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Aviemore via Haymarket and Aviemore in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 7h 32m.

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