253A Kingsteps House to Nairn Academy

Operated by Highland Council. First bus 08:18, last bus 15:50. 2 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.

Timetable

Ends at Nairn Academy · Monday to Thursday · 1 journey
Stop 08:18
Kingsteps House (at) 08:18
Nairn Academy (o/s) 08:30

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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 253A. 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 253A

253A towards Nairn Academy

All 2 stops
  1. Kingsteps House (at) Nairn
  2. Nairn Academy (o/s) Nairn

253A towards Kingsteps House

All 2 stops
  1. Nairn Academy (o/s) Nairn
  2. Kingsteps House (opp) Nairn

Towns & areas on this route

Nairn

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 253A bus?

The first 253A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:18 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 253A bus?

The last 253A 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 253A bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Highland Council sets the fares on the 253A. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 253A bus?

The 253A 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.