What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore is to bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station which costs £12 - £21 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Aviemore is 161 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Aviemore without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £17 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Aviemore bus from?

Kilmarnock to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Aviemore train from?

Kilmarnock to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Aviemore bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Aviemore bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Aviemore train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Aviemore train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Aviemore is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kilmarnock to Aviemore.

How do I get a train ticket from Kilmarnock to Aviemore?

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

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Kilmarnock to Aviemore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Aviemore by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotelbus megabus M10
4h 29m
£17–25
Bus via Kilmarnock Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
4h 47m
£12–21
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
4h 45m
£17–68
Drive 153.2 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Aviemorecar 153.2 mi
2h 54m
£37–54
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
5h 9m
£23–73

Kilmarnock to Aviemore by bus

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Aviemore, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 51 in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Aviemore via Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Stirling in around 4h 45m.

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