TRAVEL PLANNING
Traveline Scotland provides up-to-date, impartial public transport journey planning and timetables. You can plan a journey between any two locations in Scotland.
www.travelinescotland.com
CYCLING
A growing number of visitors arrive and explore the Highlands by bicycle, and the quiet roads and beautiful scenery make this a most enjoyable option for touring in the area.
National Cycle Network route ‘R7’ from Glasgow to Inverness passes through Carrbridge. The optional signed ‘off road’ route follows part of the old General Wade road, which crosses over the River Dulnain at the historic Sluggan Bridge.
www.sustrans.org.uk
COACH
Several coach companies run regular services to nearby Aviemore from across the UK and Ireland:
http://www.nationalexpress.com
TRAIN
Regular services run to Carrbridge and Aviemore with connections throughout the U.K. Sevices are run by First Scotrail www.scotrail.co.uk and LNER http://www.lner.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries Tel: +44 (0)345 484 950 www.nationalrail.co.uk
The Trainline offers route planning and online ticket purchasing.
More information on Carrbridge Station can be found here.
ROAD
Approximate travel times: Edinburgh & Glasgow – 3hrs, Cairnryan – 5 hrs, Manchester – 6hrs 30mins
PLEASE TAKE CARE The A9 from Perth towards Carrbridge (and beyond) is a fast road. However, it is not a motorway and there are turnings onto the road without accelerating lanes. When tired, it is also easy to overlook when the road has changed from dual carriage way to two-way traffic. Police cameras and speed traps are in constant use.
AIR
The nearest airport to Carrbridge is in Inverness, approx. 30 miles north. Information about airlines serving Inverness airport can be found here.
Taxi – Inverness Airport to Carrbridge approx. £30.
Car hire is available at the airport.