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Glasgow to Cairngorms buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glasgow and Cairngorms takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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.

5h 55m
Duration
149 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
4h 28m
£28–51

Glasgow to Cairngorms bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Glasgow and Cairngorms. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Cairngorms at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Aviemore station and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland15h 21m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 41m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 1m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 36m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland3h 46m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland3h 31m • 1 change

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    FlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station hourly. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.

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