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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberdeen and Cairngorms takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 7m. 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.

6h 40m
Duration
148 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Aberdeen and Cairngorms. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Cairngorms at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 23m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 22m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 7m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 22m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 7m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 22m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 47m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 7m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 52m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 52m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 52m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 22m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 7m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 22m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland5h 7m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberStagecoach North Scotland6h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 148.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Car Park via Inverness Union Street, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 56m.

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