Bus from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre
8 direct routes · 14–22 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 23:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundee City Centre as of 11:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Broughty Ferry, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~22 min | 54 | Sat 50 · Sun 27 | 05:32 | 23:28 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 5 | Xplore Dundee | ~21 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 15 | 05:45 | 23:37 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 5A | Xplore Dundee | ~21 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 13 | 05:32 | 20:00 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 72 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:39 | 18:59 | Forthill Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 78C | Moffat & Williamson | ~14 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 09:55 | 18:50 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 79A, 74B, 78A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79A | Moffat & Williamson | ~14 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 11:58 | 13:55 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 74B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~16 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 19:58 | 21:11 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 78A | Moffat & Williamson | ~21 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:14 | 15:30 | Post Office Bar (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Broughty Ferry 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 73 bus, 5 bus, 5A bus, 72 bus, 78C bus, 79A bus, 74B bus or 78A bus timetable.
Fares from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre
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 Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
8 routes run directly from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre: the 73 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 5 (Xplore Dundee), the 5A (Xplore Dundee), the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 78C (Moffat & Williamson), the 79A (Moffat & Williamson), the 74B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 78A (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the 73, 54 times each weekday — board at Post Office Bar (at) and get off at Caird Hall (opp), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
Between 14 minutes on the 78C and 22 on the 73, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at West Ferry/Broughty Ferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 23:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
Adult singles from Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre: £2.90 on the 73, 72 and 74B (Stagecoach East Scotland). 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.