Bus from Banchory to Aberdeen
5 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 22:57 (weekdays); night services N201 run at 01:20.
Next buses to Aberdeen as of 10:53
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banchory, 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 | ~54 min | 17 | Sat 14 · Sun 8 | 05:13 | 22:07 | Mount Street (at) | Langstane Kirk (Stop B3) | Crathes, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Peterculter & 1 more |
| 202 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~56 min | 11 | Sat 12 · Sun 6 | 06:13 | 22:57 | Mount Street (at) | Langstane Kirk (Stop B3) | Crathes, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Peterculter & 1 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · E11, N201
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Ember | ~54 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:59 | 17:14 | Mount Street (at) | Erroll Street (opp) | Drumoak, Peterculter, Aberdeen Airport & Bucksburn |
| N201 | First Aberdeen | ~50 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:20 | 01:20 | Woodside Crescent (opp) | Bridge Street (Stop E1) | Crathes, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Peterculter & 1 more |
| N201 | First Aberdeen | ~50 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 01:20 | 01:20 | Woodside Crescent (opp) | Bridge Street (Stop E1) | Crathes, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Peterculter & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banchory 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 Banchory to Aberdeen
- £8.50 adult single on the 201 (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 Banchory to Aberdeen?
5 routes run directly from Banchory to Aberdeen: the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 202 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E11 (Ember), the N201 (First Aberdeen), the N201 (First Aberdeen). The most frequent is the 201, 17 times each weekday — board at Mount Street (at) and get off at Langstane Kirk (Stop B3), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banchory to Aberdeen?
Around 54 minutes on the 201, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Crathes, Drumoak, East Mains of Drum, Drumoak and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banchory to Aberdeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:13 and the last around 22:57 — and night services N201 run at 01:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banchory to Aberdeen?
An adult single from Banchory to Aberdeen is £8.50 on the 201 (Stagecoach Bluebird), from Mount Street (at) to Langstane Kirk (Stop B3). 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.