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Aberdeen to Cairngorms buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Aberdeen and Cairngorms takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. 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 27m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Cairngorms bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Aberdeen and Cairngorms. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Cairngorms at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Park and Ride and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland15h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 6m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 6m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 6m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 36m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 1m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 26m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 6m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 6m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 41m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 11m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Cairngorms.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Car Park via Park and Ride, Station, and Car Park in around 4h 56m.

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