252 Cawdor to Nairn via Culcharry, Firhall

Operated by Highland Council. First bus 08:00, last bus 15:50. 4 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Monday, 26 October 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Wanted a different 252? 3 other bus routes are numbered 252 elsewhere in the UK — see every 252 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Nairn Academy · Monday to Thursday · 2 journeys
Stop 08:0015:18
Church (opp) 08:00·
Primary School (o/s) ·15:18
Old Hall (o/s) 08:0515:22
Garage (o/s) 08:0815:24
Firhall Drive (opp) 08:1515:28
Hospital (o/s) 08:1715:30
Bus Station ·15:35
Nairn Academy (o/s) 08:2215:50

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 252. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Highland Council before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 252

252 towards Nairn

All 11 stops
  1. Church (opp) Cawdor
  2. Primary School (o/s) Cawdor
  3. Old Hall (o/s) Culcharry
  4. Garage (o/s) Piperhill
  5. Firhall Drive (opp) Firhall
  6. Hospital (o/s) Nairn
  7. Bus Station Nairn
  8. Waverley Road (o/s) Nairn
  9. Fraser Park (at) Nairn
  10. Beech Avenue (opp) Nairn
  11. Nairn Academy (o/s) Nairn

252 towards Cawdor

All 13 stops
  1. Nairn Academy (o/s) Nairn
  2. Duncan Drive (opp) Nairn
  3. Fraser Park (opp) Nairn
  4. St Ninian Road (opp) Nairn
  5. Bank of Scotland (at) Nairn
  6. Hospital (opp) Nairn
  7. Firhall Drive (at) Firhall
  8. Church (o/s) Cawdor
  9. Old Hall (o/s) Culcharry
  10. Garage (o/s) Piperhill
  11. Garage (opp) Piperhill
  12. Old Hall (opp) Culcharry
  13. Primary School (o/s) Cawdor

Towns & areas on this route

NairnCawdorPiperhillCulcharryFirhall

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 252 bus?

The first 252 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 252 bus?

The last 252 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 252 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 252. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 252 bus?

The 252 is operated by Highland Council.

Timetable data from Highland Council via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.