Bus from Elrick to Alford (Aberdeenshire)
2 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 17:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Alford (Aberdeenshire) as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Elrick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~40 min | 4 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 08:48 | 17:57 | Peregrine Road (before) | Bank Brae (at) | Mason Lodge, Dunecht, Monymusk, Ordhead & Monymusk |
| X18 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~33 min | 2 | weekdays only | 05:45 | 06:30 | Peregrine Road (before) | Kingsford Road (before) | Mason Lodge, Dunecht, Monymusk, Ordhead & Monymusk |
Times are for the first boarding point in Elrick 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 218 bus or X18 bus timetable.
Fares from Elrick to Alford
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 Elrick to Alford?
2 routes run directly from Elrick to Alford: the 218 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X18 (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 218, 4 times each weekday — board at Peregrine Road (before) and get off at Bank Brae (at), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Elrick to Alford?
Around 40 minutes on the 218, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Mason Lodge, Dunecht, Monymusk, Ordhead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Elrick to Alford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 17:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Elrick to Alford?
Adult singles from Elrick to Alford: £9.90 on the 218 and X18 (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.