Bus from Altens to Cove Bay
8 direct routes · 1–11 min · first bus 05:12, last bus 23:31 (weekdays); night services N18 run 00:21–03:21; the 727 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Cove Bay as of 06:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Altens, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Aberdeen | ~3 min | 39 | Sat 31 · Sun 16 | 06:12 | 23:31 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
| 727 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~5 min | 37 | Sat 35 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Souter Head Road (adj) | Charleston Drive (opp) | — | |
| 3A | First Aberdeen | ~4 min | 37 | Sat 34 · Sun 16 | 05:12 | 22:58 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
| N18 | First Aberdeen | ~3 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:21 | 03:21 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
| N18 | First Aberdeen | ~3 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:21 | 03:21 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 3B, 3C, 8S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | First Aberdeen | ~11 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:30 | 08:50 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
| 3C | First Aberdeen | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Loirston Manor (at) | — |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~1 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:39 | 07:39 | Souter Head Road (adj) | Strathburn Street | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Altens 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 3 bus, 727 bus, 3A bus, N18 bus, 3B bus, 3C bus or 8S bus timetable.
Fares from Altens to Cove Bay
- £3.50 adult single on the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £2.50 adult single on the 8S (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 Altens to Cove Bay?
8 routes run directly from Altens to Cove Bay: the 3 (First Aberdeen), the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3A (First Aberdeen), the N18 (First Aberdeen), the N18 (First Aberdeen), the 3B (First Aberdeen), the 3C (First Aberdeen), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 3, 39 times each weekday — board at Souter Head Road (adj) and get off at Loirston Manor (at), about 3 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Altens to Cove Bay?
Between 1 minutes on the 8S and 11 on the 3B, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Altens to Cove Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:12 and the last around 23:31 — and night services N18 run 00:21–03:21; the 727 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Altens to Cove Bay?
Adult singles from Altens to Cove Bay: £3.50 on the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird); £2.50 on the 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.