Bus from Kincorth to Altens
5 direct routes · 7–15 min · first bus 06:31, last bus 08:45 (weekdays); night services N18 run 00:11–03:11.
Next buses to Altens as of 08:44
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kincorth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18A | First Aberdeen | ~9 min | 4 | weekdays only | 06:31 | 08:45 | Abbotswell Crescent (at) | Souter Head Road (adj) | Redmoss |
| N18 | First Aberdeen | ~10 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:11 | 03:11 | Abbotswell Crescent (at) | Souter Head Road (adj) | Redmoss |
| N18 | First Aberdeen | ~10 min | 4 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:11 | 03:11 | Abbotswell Crescent (at) | Souter Head Road (adj) | Redmoss |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 17S, 18S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17S | First Aberdeen | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:09 | 08:09 | Tollohill Square (opp) | Souter Head Road (adj) | Redmoss |
| 18S | First Aberdeen | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:01 | 08:01 | Abbotswell Crescent (at) | Souter Head Road (adj) | Redmoss |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kincorth 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 18A bus, N18 bus, 17S bus or 18S bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kincorth to Altens?
5 routes run directly from Kincorth to Altens: the 18A (First Aberdeen), the N18 (First Aberdeen), the N18 (First Aberdeen), the 17S (First Aberdeen), the 18S (First Aberdeen). The most frequent is the 18A, 4 times each weekday — board at Abbotswell Crescent (at) and get off at Souter Head Road (adj), about 9 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kincorth to Altens?
Between 7 minutes on the 17S and 15 on the 18S, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Redmoss on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Kincorth to Altens?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:31 and the last around 08:45 — and night services N18 run 00:11–03:11. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kincorth to Altens?
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.