The average bus between Cairngorms and Aberdeen takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairngorms to Aberdeen. 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 Cairngorms and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairngorms is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Car Park and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cairngorms to Aberdeen? 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 Cairngorms to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Cairngorms station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Station.
Cairngorms to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
The distance between Cairngorms and Aberdeen is 95.6 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a vehicle from Car Park to Union Square Bus Station via Car Park, Cairngorm Hotel, Station, and Park and Ride in around 4h 33m.