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Manchester to Cairngorms buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Cairngorms takes 8h 30m and the fastest bus takes 8h 26m. There is at least one bus per day from Manchester 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.

8h 30m
Duration
362 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Manchester to Cairngorms bus times

Buses run once daily between Manchester and Cairngorms. The service departs Manchester at 2:10 AM at night, which arrives into Cairngorms at 10:41:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Cairngorms.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 361.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cairngorms, Highland, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Car Park in around 8h 38m.

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