Bus from Riverside (Dundee) to Broughty Ferry
4 direct routes · about 38 min · first bus 06:19, last bus 20:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Broughty Ferry as of 08:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Riverside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Xplore Dundee | ~38 min | 25 | Sat 24 · Sun 3 | 07:34 | 20:51 | Elliot Road (near) | Claypotts Road (adj) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 5A | Xplore Dundee | ~36 min | 25 | Sat 21 · Sun 13 | 06:19 | 19:12 | West Grove Avenue (near) | Claypotts Road (adj) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 72 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~38 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 06:31 | 19:51 | Elliot Road (near) | Kintail Place (opp) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
| 73 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~39 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 23 | 06:41 | 20:33 | Elliot Road (near) | Claypotts Road (adj) | West Ferry/Broughty Ferry |
Times are for the first boarding point in Riverside 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 5 bus, 5A bus, 72 bus or 73 bus timetable.
Fares from Riverside to Broughty Ferry
- £4.40 adult single on the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £2.90 adult single on the 73 (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 Riverside to Broughty Ferry?
4 routes run directly from Riverside to Broughty Ferry: the 5 (Xplore Dundee), the 5A (Xplore Dundee), the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 73 (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the 5, 25 times each weekday — board at Elliot Road (near) and get off at Claypotts Road (adj), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Riverside to Broughty Ferry?
Around 38 minutes on the 5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at West Ferry/Broughty Ferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Riverside to Broughty Ferry?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:19 and the last around 20:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Riverside to Broughty Ferry?
Adult singles from Riverside to Broughty Ferry: £4.40 on the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland); £2.90 on the 73 (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.