Bus from Alford (Aberdeenshire) to Aberdeen
2 direct routes · 55–82 min · first bus 06:26, last bus 00:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Aberdeen as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Alford, 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 | ~82 min | 4 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 06:26 | 15:36 | Kingsford Road (opp and after) | Holburn Junction (Stop A5) | Monymusk, Ordhead, Monymusk, Dunecht, Westhill, Mason Lodge & 2 more |
| X18 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:45 | 00:42 | Kingsford Road (opp and after) | Holburn Junction (Stop A5) | Monymusk, Ordhead, Monymusk, Dunecht, Mason Lodge, Westhill & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Alford 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 Alford to Aberdeen
- £13.00 adult single on the 218 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
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 Alford to Aberdeen?
2 routes run directly from Alford to Aberdeen: the 218 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X18 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 218, 4 times each weekday — board at Kingsford Road (opp and after) and get off at Holburn Junction (Stop A5), about 82 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Alford to Aberdeen?
Between 55 minutes on the X18 and 82 on the 218, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Monymusk, Ordhead, Monymusk, Dunecht and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Alford to Aberdeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:26 and the last around 00:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Alford to Aberdeen?
An adult single from Alford to Aberdeen is £13.00 on the 218 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Kingsford Road (opp and after) to Holburn Junction (Stop A5). 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.