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

The cheapest way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cairngorms and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairngorms to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Queensferry Street via Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cairngorms to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairngorms and Edinburgh is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus from?

Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station.

Train or bus from Cairngorms to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £85 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cairngorms to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cairngorms to Edinburgh by bus or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station to Queensferry Streetbus M90
3h 46m
£22–31
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to George Streetbus Ember
4h 29m
£4–54
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
4h 3m
£23–84

Cairngorms to Edinburgh by foot and bus

152Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station to Queensferry Street hourly. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Aviemore to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Two other operators also service this route.

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