M96 Nairn to Elgin via Brodie, Forres
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 04:47, last bus 20:20. 29 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:02, last 23:55. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different M96? 4 other bus routes are numbered M96 elsewhere in the UK — see every M96 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:02 | 10:02 | 12:02 | 14:02 | 16:02 | 18:02 | 20:02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station | 08:02 | 10:02 | 12:02 | 14:02 | 16:02 | 18:02 | 20:02 |
| Brodie Castle (at) | 08:12 | 10:12 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 | 18:12 | 20:12 |
| Leys Road (opp) | 08:23 | 10:23 | 12:23 | 14:23 | 16:23 | 18:23 | 20:23 |
| Burghead Road (at) | 08:33 | 10:33 | 12:33 | 14:33 | 16:33 | 18:33 | 20:33 |
| Bus Station (Stance) | 08:45 | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 16:45 | 18:45 | 20:45 |
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.
Tickets on the M96
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Return · Single · Period Return · Aberdeen City DayRider · Aberdeen City Plus Xtra · Inverness Zone 1 DayRider · Inverness Zone 2 DayRider · Inverness Zone 3 DayRider
…and 28 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach Bluebird.
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 Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route M96
M96 towards Elgin
All 8 stops
- 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
All 8 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 13 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/696 · Registration PM0000005/697 · Registration PM0000005/698 · Changes in Highland Council · 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 Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/696. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.