What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge is to line 26 bus and bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 6h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Landmark Centre via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Carrbridge via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Paisley to Carrbridge?

The distance between Paisley and Carrbridge is 159 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.

How do I travel from Paisley to Carrbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Carrbridge?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Paisley to Carrbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Carrbridge bus from?

Paisley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Carrbridge train from?

Paisley to Carrbridge train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Paisley to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Paisley to Carrbridge is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Paisley to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Paisley to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where does the Paisley to Carrbridge train arrive?

Paisley to Carrbridge train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carrbridge station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Carrbridge is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Paisley to Carrbridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Paisley to Carrbridge?

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Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 462+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

Paisley to Carrbridge - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 26 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Paisley to Carrbridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to CarrbridgeGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
4h 9m
£35–85
Line 26 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Street26
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to StationUk093
6h 27m
£16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
4h 43m
£21–28
Drive 141.9 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Carrbridge141.9 mi
2h 56m
£35–51

Paisley to Carrbridge by train and foot

13Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Carrbridge, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridge twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm Hotel hourly, and the journey takes 2h 41m. Megabus UK also services this route every 4 hours.

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