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Kilmarnock to Cairngorms buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 4h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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.

7h 15m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus bus Ember
5h 38m
£36–62

Kilmarnock to Cairngorms bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Kilmarnock and Cairngorms. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Cairngorms at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland10h 27m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland15h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 56m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland16h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland10h 22m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland4h 51m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland4h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 171.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, 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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