Bus from Aberdeen to Alford (Aberdeenshire)
2 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 17:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Alford (Aberdeenshire) as of 18:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Aberdeen, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~70 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:18 | 17:19 | Music Hall (Stop C6) | Bank Brae (at) | Kingswells, Westhill, Mason Lodge, Westhill, Dunecht, Monymusk & 2 more |
| X18 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~57 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:21 | 06:06 | Music Hall (Stop C6) | Kingsford Road (before) | Kingswells, Westhill, Mason Lodge, Dunecht, Monymusk, Ordhead & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Aberdeen 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 218 bus or X18 bus timetable.
Fares from Aberdeen to Alford
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Aberdeen to Alford?
2 routes run directly from Aberdeen to Alford: the 218 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X18 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 218, 4 times each weekday — board at Music Hall (Stop C6) and get off at Bank Brae (at), about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdeen to Alford?
Around 70 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Kingswells, Westhill, Mason Lodge, Westhill and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdeen to Alford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 17:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdeen to Alford?
Adult singles from Aberdeen to Alford: £13.00 on the 218 and X18 (Stagecoach Bluebird). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.