Bus from Nairn to Elgin
4 direct routes · 37–47 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Elgin as of 08:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nairn, 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 | ~37 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 16 | 02:31 | 23:03 | Bus Station | Braelossie Place (opp) | Auldearn, Brodie, Forres & Alves |
| M96 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~41 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 04:47 | 18:55 | Bus Station | Braelossie Place (opp) | Brodie, Forres & Alves |
| 10 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~47 min | 14 | Sat 14 · Sun 7 | 06:17 | 23:37 | Bus Station | West Park Court (opp) | Auldearn, Brodie, Forres, Kinloss, Alves & Newton |
| 10A | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~37 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 5 | 20:07 | 22:36 | Bus Station | West Park Court (opp) | Auldearn, Brodie, Forres, Bridge of Findhorn, Forres, Kinloss & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nairn 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, M96 bus, 10 bus or 10A bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Nairn to Elgin?
4 routes run directly from Nairn to Elgin: the E7 (Ember), the M96 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 10 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 10A (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the E7, 16 times each weekday — board at Bus Station and get off at Braelossie Place (opp), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nairn to Elgin?
Between 37 minutes on the 10A and 47 on the 10, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Auldearn, Brodie, Forres, Alves on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nairn to Elgin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:47 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nairn to Elgin?
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.