Bus from Aviemore to Inverness
9 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 07:27, last bus 11:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Inverness as of 09:49
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 | ~42 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 05:16 | 02:11 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Union Street (Stop D) | Tomatin |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 10:35 | 21:33 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | — |
| E8 | Ember | ~44 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 04:19 | 22:36 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Union Street (Stop D) | — |
| M10 | Scottish Citylink | ~45 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 09:50 | 22:05 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | — |
| M39 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~46 min | 4 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:27 | 11:47 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | UHI Campus (W-bound) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK093, UK094, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK093 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 14:25 | 20:10 | Station (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | — |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Station (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | — |
| M90 | Park's of Hamilton | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 14:30 | 14:30 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Tomatin |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~45 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 12:50 | 12:50 | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Bus Station Stance 3 | Tomatin |
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, E8 bus, M10 bus or M39 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aviemore to Inverness?
9 routes run directly from Aviemore to Inverness: the E9 (Ember), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the E8 (Ember), the M10 (Scottish Citylink), the M39 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the UK093 (FlixBus), 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 Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) and get off at Union Street (Stop D), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aviemore to Inverness?
Around 46 minutes on the M39, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Tomatin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aviemore to Inverness?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:27 and the last around 11:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aviemore to Inverness?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.