Bus from Broughty Ferry to Riverside (Dundee)
4 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 20:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Riverside (Dundee) as of 08:23
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Xplore Dundee | ~35 min | 26 | Sat 22 · Sun 13 | 05:32 | 20:00 | Post Office Bar (at) | Farington Terrace (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 5 | Xplore Dundee | ~37 min | 25 | Sat 22 · Sun 1 | 05:45 | 17:49 | Post Office Bar (at) | Elliot Road (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 72 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~35 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:39 | 18:59 | Forthill Road (at) | Elliot Road (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 73 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 23 | 05:32 | 19:38 | Post Office Bar (at) | Elliot Road (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 5A bus, 5 bus, 72 bus or 73 bus timetable.
Fares from Broughty Ferry to Riverside
- £4.40 adult single on the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £2.90 adult single on the 73 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
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 Riverside?
4 routes run directly from Broughty Ferry to Riverside: the 5A (Xplore Dundee), the 5 (Xplore Dundee), the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 73 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 5A, 26 times each weekday — board at Post Office Bar (at) and get off at Farington Terrace (opp), about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Broughty Ferry to Riverside?
Around 35 minutes on the 5A, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at West Ferry/Broughty Ferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Broughty Ferry to Riverside?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Broughty Ferry to Riverside?
Adult singles from Broughty Ferry to Riverside: £4.40 on the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £2.90 on the 73 (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.