Bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore
8 direct routes · 65–85 min · first bus 04:32, last bus 03:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aviemore as of 14:05
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pitlochry, 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 | ~73 min | 11 | Wednesday to Sunday only | 06:11 | 03:25 | Fishers Hotel (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Calvine, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore & Kingussie |
| M90 | Scottish Citylink | ~73 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 09:22 | 20:25 | West End Car Park (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Dalwhinnie |
| E8 | Ember | ~69 min | 10 | Wednesday to Sunday only | 04:32 | 22:01 | Fishers Hotel (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Calvine & Dalwhinnie |
| M10 | Scottish Citylink | ~71 min | 7 | Sat 11 · Sun 11 | 08:39 | 20:57 | West End Car Park (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Dalwhinnie |
| UK093 | FlixBus | ~65 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 08:40 | 18:55 | West End Car Park (at) | Station (o/s) | — |
| UK094 | FlixBus | ~70 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:50 | 17:15 | West End Car Park (at) | Station (o/s) | — |
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 | ~68 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 13:22 | 13:22 | Fishers Hotel (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Dalwhinnie |
| M91 | Park's of Hamilton | ~85 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 11:25 | 11:25 | Fishers Hotel (at) | Cairngorm Hotel (o/s) | Blair Atholl, Bruar, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Lynchat & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pitlochry 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 or M10 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pitlochry to Aviemore?
8 routes run directly from Pitlochry to Aviemore: the E9 (Ember), the M90 (Scottish Citylink), the E8 (Ember), the M10 (Scottish Citylink), 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 Fishers Hotel (at) and get off at Cairngorm Hotel (o/s), about 73 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pitlochry to Aviemore?
Between 65 minutes on the UK093 and 85 on the M91, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Calvine, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:32 and the last around 03:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore?
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.