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How to get fromSkipton to Cairngorm Mountain Railwayby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Aviemore stationbus bus
    9h 11m
    £79–142

  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
    11h 59m
    £53–148

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Aviemoretrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 30m
    £116–193

  4. Drive 309.2 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Cairngorm Mountain Railwaycar car 309.2 mi
    5h 40m
    £75–108

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aviemoretrain train
    9h 33m
    £131–320

Skipton to Cairngorm Mountain Railway by train, bus, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration9h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Skipton, England and Cairngorm Mountain Railway, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skipton to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Carlisle, Aviemore, Station, and Car Park in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Cairngorm Mountain Railway via Interchange, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 11h 59m.

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