The average bus between Aberdeen and Cairngorms takes 7h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Cairngorms. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Aberdeen and Cairngorms. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Cairngorms at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Park and Ride and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Cairngorms? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Cairngorms. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Cairngorms station via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Cairngorms is 95.6 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Car Park via Park and Ride, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 10m.