M96 Nairn Bus Station ↔ Elgin Bus Station
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 04:47, last bus 20:20. 29 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Bus Station | 04:47 | 05:47 | 06:47 | 07:47 | 08:47 | 09:47 | 10:47 | 11:47 | 12:47 | 13:47 | 14:47 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:55 |
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| Brodie Castle (at) | 04:57 | 05:57 | 06:57 | 07:57 | 08:57 | 09:57 | 10:57 | 11:57 | 12:57 | 13:57 | 14:57 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:05 |
| Leys Road (opp) | 05:08 | 06:08 | 07:08 | 08:08 | 09:08 | 10:08 | 11:08 | 12:08 | 13:08 | 14:08 | 15:08 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 18:11 | 19:16 |
| Burghead Road (at) | 05:18 | 06:18 | 07:18 | 08:18 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 15:18 | 16:21 | 17:21 | 18:21 | 19:26 |
| Bus Station (Stance) | 05:30 | 06:30 | 07:30 | 08:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 14:30 | 15:30 | 16:34 | 17:34 | 18:33 | 19:38 |
Route map
All stops on route M96
M96 towards Elgin Bus Station
- Bus Station Nairn
- Sainsburys (opp) Nairn
- Brodie Castle (at) Brodie
- Old Bridge Court (at) Forres
- Leys Road (opp) Forres
- Burghead Road (at) Alves
- Braelossie Place (opp) Elgin
- Bus Station (Stance) Elgin
M96 towards Nairn Bus Station
- Bus Station (Stance) Elgin
- Braelossie Place (at) Elgin
- Burghead Road (opp) Alves
- Cumming Street (at) Forres
- Ramflat Road (adj) Forres
- Brodie Castle (opp) Brodie
- Sainsbury's (at) Nairn
- Bus Station Nairn
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Inverness and Nairn given service number M96 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Nairn and Elgin given service number M96 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Elgin and Huntly given service number M96 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 17 Aug 2026 Operating between Huntly and Blackburn given service number M96 effective from 17 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M96 bus?
The first M96 departure on weekdays leaves at 04:47 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M96 bus?
The last M96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 20:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M96 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the M96. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the M96 bus?
The M96 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.