Bus from Aberdeen to Portlethen
7 direct routes · 13–26 min · first bus 05:08, last bus 23:43 (weekdays); the 727 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Portlethen as of 05:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~16 min | 37 | Sat 35 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Souter Head Road (adj) | Thistle Drive (at) | Checkbar | |
| E1 | Ember | ~25 min | 20 | Sat 20 · Sun 20 | 02:42 | 23:28 | St Peter Street (opp) | Roadside of Cookston (at) | — |
| X7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 14 | 06:57 | 22:52 | Nellfield Place (opp) | Bourtreebush (S bound) | — |
| X8 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~26 min | 16 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 23:43 | Nellfield Place (opp) | Bourtreebush (S bound) | — |
| X9 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~13 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 05:38 | 16:48 | Nellfield Place (opp) | Roadside of Cookston (at) | — |
| 107 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~25 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 05:08 | 16:17 | Nellfield Place (opp) | The Square (opp) | — |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Souter Head Road (adj) | The Square (opp) | Checkbar |
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 727 bus, E1 bus, X7 bus, X8 bus, X9 bus, 107 bus or 8S bus timetable.
Fares from Aberdeen to Portlethen
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 Portlethen?
7 routes run directly from Aberdeen to Portlethen: the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E1 (Ember), the X7 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X8 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X9 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 107 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 727, 37 times each weekday — board at Souter Head Road (adj) and get off at Thistle Drive (at), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Aberdeen to Portlethen?
Between 13 minutes on the X9 and 26 on the X8, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Checkbar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Aberdeen to Portlethen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:08 and the last around 23:43 — and the 727 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Aberdeen to Portlethen?
Adult singles from Aberdeen to Portlethen: £5.50 on the 727, X8, X9 and 8S (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.