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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairngorms and Edinburgh takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairngorms to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 4m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cairngorms to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cairngorms and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Car Park and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 12m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 12m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 12m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 13m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h 19m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandPark's of Hamilton4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 12m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd3h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd4h 7m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBus4h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairngorms to Edinburgh? 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 Cairngorms to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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