Bus from Cove Bay to Altens
5 direct routes · 3–24 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 23:10 (weekdays); the 727 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Altens as of 08:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cove Bay, 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 | ~6 min | 40 | Sat 35 · Sun 16 | 05:21 | 22:42 | Whitehills Rise (adj) | Souter Head Road (opp) | — |
| 727 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 23 | 24 hours | Whitehills Row (opp) | Souter Head Road (opp) | — | |
| 3A | First Aberdeen | ~9 min | 38 | Sat 32 · Sun 16 | 05:59 | 23:10 | Cove Court (adj) | Souter Head Road (opp) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C | First Aberdeen | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:51 | 07:51 | Loirston Manor (at) | Lochside Academy (at) | — |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:24 | 16:24 | Whitehills Rise (adj) | Souter Head Road (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cove Bay 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, 3C bus or 8S bus timetable.
Fares from Cove Bay to Altens
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 Cove Bay to Altens?
5 routes run directly from Cove Bay to Altens: the 3 (First Aberdeen), the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 3A (First Aberdeen), the 3C (First Aberdeen), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 3, 40 times each weekday — board at Whitehills Rise (adj) and get off at Souter Head Road (opp), about 6 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cove Bay to Altens?
Between 3 minutes on the 727 and 24 on the 3C, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cove Bay to Altens?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 23:10 — and the 727 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cove Bay to Altens?
Adult singles from Cove Bay to Altens: £2.50 on the 727 and 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.