Bus from Cove Bay to Portlethen
2 direct routes · 11–17 min · first and last bus 07:40 (weekdays); the 727 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Portlethen as of 07:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~11 min | 37 | Sat 35 · Sun 24 | 24 hours | Charleston Drive (opp) | Thistle Drive (at) | Checkbar | |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:40 | 07:40 | Strathburn Street | The Square (opp) | Checkbar |
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 727 bus or 8S bus timetable.
Fares from Cove Bay to Portlethen
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 Portlethen?
2 routes run directly from Cove Bay to Portlethen: the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 727, 37 times each weekday — board at Charleston Drive (opp) and get off at Thistle Drive (at), about 11 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cove Bay to Portlethen?
Between 11 minutes on the 727 and 17 on the 8S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Checkbar on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cove Bay to Portlethen?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 07:40 — and the 727 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cove Bay to Portlethen?
Adult singles from Cove Bay to Portlethen: £5.50 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.