Bus from Aberdeen to Banchory
5 direct routes · about 52 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:40 (weekdays); night services N201 run 00:30–02:30.
Next buses to Banchory as of 06:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~52 min | 15 | Sat 13 · Sun 9 | 05:52 | 21:49 | Holburn Junction (Stop A7) | Mount Street (opp) | Cults, Peterculter, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak & 1 more |
| 202 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~55 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 04:50 | 23:40 | Holburn Junction (Stop A7) | Mount Street (opp) | Cults, Peterculter, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · N201, E11
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N201 | First Aberdeen | ~50 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:30 | 02:30 | Bridge Street (Stop E1) | Woodside Crescent (opp) | Cults, Peterculter, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak & Crathes |
| N201 | First Aberdeen | ~50 min | 2 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:30 | 02:30 | Bridge Street (Stop E1) | Woodside Crescent (opp) | Cults, Peterculter, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak & Crathes |
| E11 | Ember | ~59 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:16 | 14:34 | St Peter Street (opp) | Mount Street (opp) | Bucksburn, Aberdeen Airport, Peterculter & Drumoak |
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 201 bus, 202 bus or E11 bus timetable.
Fares from Aberdeen to Banchory
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 Banchory?
5 routes run directly from Aberdeen to Banchory: the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 202 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the N201 (First Aberdeen), the N201 (First Aberdeen), the E11 (Ember). The most frequent is the 201, 15 times each weekday — board at Holburn Junction (Stop A7) and get off at Mount Street (opp), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdeen to Banchory?
Around 52 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cults, Peterculter, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdeen to Banchory?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:40 — and night services N201 run 00:30–02:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdeen to Banchory?
Adult singles from Aberdeen to Banchory: £8.50 on the 201 and 202 (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.