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Getting from Prestwick to Aviemore

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Irish Climbing 21 Jan 2008
Hi guys,

Quick question, our flight arrives into Prestwick Int Airport at about 7pm on the 31 of Jan, what would be the quickest/cheapest way to get to Aviemore at that time?

Thanks.

Darragh.
craigloon 21 Jan 2008
In reply to Irish Climbing: For trains, have a look at:

www.thetrainline.com

At that time of evening, I suspect your best bet is to get a train to Glasgow, find some cheap accommodation there and take an early train or coach to Aviemore.

http://www.citylink.co.uk/images/timetables_online/CG34/glas2inver.pdf
In reply to Irish Climbing:

Hire a car, would be good if there were 4 of you.

Stuart
 Padraig 21 Jan 2008
In reply to Irish Climbing:
Darragh,
There used to be a system with Ryanair (I think - will check with mate 2morrow) where you could get a return rail ticket to anywhere in Scotland. It's a few years ago now but will check for you.
Pad
 JLS 22 Jan 2008
In reply to Irish Climbing:

A quick look at the above timetables suggests that unless by some miracle you can get to glasgow for the 19:41 train to aviemore you are fcuked.

Hire car or Glasgow overnight looks like your only options - try Etap hotel in Glasgow for the overnight option.

http://www.etaphotel.com/etaphotel/fichehotel/gb/etp/3503/fiche_hotel.shtml
 Padraig 22 Jan 2008
In reply to Darragh:
> (In reply to Irish Climbing)
> Darragh,
> "There used to be a system with Ryanair (I think - will check with mate 2morrow) where you could get a return rail ticket to anywhere in Scotland."
Sorry if i built hopes up but apparently this system only applies to the first six months of a new airlines first arrival at Prestwick. I'd say best bet is hiring a car. It's only about 3.5 hrs to Aviemore from Prestwick. If you've got a lot of gear it would make life a LOT easier.
Pad

 Jamie B 22 Jan 2008
In reply to Padraig:

> I'd say best bet is hiring a car. It's only about 3.5 hrs to Aviemore from Prestwick. If you've got a lot of gear it would make life a LOT easier.

Agreed; a base in Aviemore and no car makes getting to and from the crags a potential ball-ache.

 huck 23 Jan 2008
In reply to Irish Climbing: id say a car would be a good idea for having in aviemore, but if you dont want to hire a car, the train is half price if you show ur plane ticket.
Irish Climbing 29 Jan 2008
Thanks for the info guys. Appreciated.
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