The average bus between Banff and Nairn takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. There is a bus service every few hours from Banff to Nairn. 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 hourly between Banff and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Nairn at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Shanks Lane and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banff to Nairn? 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 Banff to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Nairn station via Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Banff to Nairn bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from High Street station.
Banff to Nairn bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Banff and Nairn is 80.6 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Shanks Lane and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.