Bus from Portlethen to Aberdeen
7 direct routes · 12–45 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 01:12 (weekdays); the 727 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Aberdeen as of 08:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlethen, 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 | ~45 min | 38 | Sat 36 · Sun 23 | 24 hours | Shopping Centre (at) | Adelphi (Stop G2) | Checkbar & Redmoss | |
| E1 | Ember | ~18 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 06:32 | 04:10 | Roadside of Cookston (opp) | Erroll Street (opp) | — |
| X7 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~20 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 14 | 06:30 | 22:16 | Bourtreebush (N bound) | Nellfield Place (at) | — |
| X8 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~27 min | 14 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 07:40 | 23:32 | Shopping Centre (at) | Nellfield Place (at) | — |
| X9 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 07:04 | 01:12 | Roadside of Cookston (opp) | Nellfield Place (at) | — |
| 107 | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:02 | 19:37 | Bourtreebush (N bound) | Nellfield Place (at) | — |
| 8S | Stagecoach Bluebird | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:59 | 15:59 | Bourtreebush (N bound) | Souter Head Road (opp) | Checkbar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlethen 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, E1 bus, X7 bus, X8 bus, X9 bus, 107 bus or 8S bus timetable.
Fares from Portlethen to Aberdeen
- £5.50 adult single on the 727, X8, X9 and 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird)
- £7.50 adult single on the X7 (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 Portlethen to Aberdeen?
7 routes run directly from Portlethen to Aberdeen: the 727 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the E1 (Ember), the X7 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the X8 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the X9 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 107 (Stagecoach Bluebird), the 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird). The most frequent is the 727, 38 times each weekday — board at Shopping Centre (at) and get off at Adelphi (Stop G2), about 45 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlethen to Aberdeen?
Between 12 minutes on the X9 and 45 on the 727, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Checkbar, Redmoss on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlethen to Aberdeen?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 01:12 — and the 727 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlethen to Aberdeen?
Adult singles from Portlethen to Aberdeen: £5.50 on the 727, X8, X9 and 8S (Stagecoach Bluebird); £7.50 on the X7 (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.