Bus from Elgin to Nairn
4 direct routes · 40–50 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 21:26 (weekdays).
Next buses to Nairn as of 06:54
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elgin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E7 | Ember | ~35 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 04:17 | 23:20 | Braelossie Place (at) | Bus Station | Alves, Forres, Brodie & Auldearn |
| 10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~50 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 05:40 | 21:26 | Bus Station (Stance) | Bus Station | Newton, Alves, Kinloss, Forres, Bridge of Findhorn, Brodie & 1 more |
| M96 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~40 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 6 | 07:16 | 20:21 | Braelossie Place (at) | Bus Station | Alves, Forres & Brodie |
| 10A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~49 min | 3 | Sat 4 · Sun 6 | 04:20 | 20:45 | Bus Station (Stance) | Bus Station | Newton, Alves, Kinloss, Forres, Bridge of Findhorn, Brodie & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elgin 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 E7 bus, 10 bus, M96 bus or 10A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Elgin to Nairn?
4 routes run directly from Elgin to Nairn: the E7 (Ember), the 10 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the M96 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 10A (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E7, 16 times each weekday — board at Braelossie Place (at) and get off at Bus Station, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elgin to Nairn?
Between 40 minutes on the M96 and 50 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Alves, Forres, Brodie, Auldearn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Elgin to Nairn?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:20 and the last around 21:26. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elgin to Nairn?
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.