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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 12m
    £41–81

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 42m
    £64–150

  3. Drive 216.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Loch An Eilein Visitor Centrecar car 216.8 mi
    4h 14m
    £53–76

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
    6h 46m
    £98–207

  5. Bus via Pitlochry

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore stationbus bus
    7h 2m

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Aviemore via Buchanan Bus Station and Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Aviemore via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Aviemore in around 6h 46m.

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