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.
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.


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6h 23m • 2 changesWant 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 Union Street station and arriving at Aviemore station via Inverness Union Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Aberdeen Union Street station.
Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aviemore station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Cairngorms is 95.6 km.
You can take a bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Car Park via Inverness Union Street, Station, and Car Park in around 5h 56m.