Bus from Aviemore to Edinburgh
5 direct routes · about 189 min · first bus 08:12, last bus 21:10 (weekdays); night service E9 runs 07:44–03:45.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 15:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aviemore, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 | Ember | ~189 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 07:44 | 03:45 | Station (o/s) | Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, Calvine, Pitlochry, Inver & 5 more |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~190 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 08:12 | 21:10 | Station (o/s) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry, Ballinluig, Inver, Birnam, Perth & 2 more |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~195 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 10:00 | 16:05 | Station (o/s) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Pitlochry, Perth & Ingliston |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · M90, M91
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~185 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 15:47 | 15:47 | Station (o/s) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Dalwhinnie, Pitlochry, Inver, Perth, Kinross & Dunfermline |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~201 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 17:47 | 17:47 | Station (o/s) | Queensferry Street (Stop QC) | Alvie, Kincraig, Lynchat, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie & 11 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aviemore on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every E9 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aviemore to Edinburgh?
5 routes run directly from Aviemore to Edinburgh: the E9 (Ember), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the UK094 (FlixBus), the M90 (Park's of Hamilton), the M91 (Park's of Hamilton). The most frequent is the E9, 11 times each weekday — board at Station (o/s) and get off at Haymarket Station (Stop HB), about 189 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aviemore to Edinburgh?
Around 189 minutes on the E9, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kingussie, Newtonmore, Dalwhinnie, Calvine and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aviemore to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:12 and the last around 21:10 — and night service E9 runs 07:44–03:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aviemore to Edinburgh?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.