Bus from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre
9 direct routes · 12–19 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 23:39 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dundee City Centre as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Ferry/Broughty Ferry, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~18 min | 54 | Sat 50 · Sun 27 | 05:36 | 23:32 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| E10 | Ember | ~8 min | 43 | Sat 43 · Sun 43 | 03:54 | 02:12 | Gotterstone Avenue (opp) | Slessor Gardens (SE) | — |
| 5 | Xplore Dundee | ~18 min | 41 | Sat 35 · Sun 15 | 05:48 | 23:39 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| 5A | Xplore Dundee | ~18 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 13 | 05:35 | 20:02 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| 72 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~13 min | 25 | Sat 22 · no Sunday buses | 05:44 | 19:04 | Gotterstone Avenue (opp) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| 78C | Moffat & Williamson | ~12 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 09:57 | 18:52 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 79A, 74B, 78A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79A | Moffat & Williamson | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 12:00 | 13:57 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| 74B | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~12 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 3 | 20:02 | 21:15 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
| 78A | Moffat & Williamson | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:16 | 15:32 | Ellieslea Road (at) | Caird Hall (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Ferry/Broughty Ferry 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 73 bus, E10 bus, 5 bus, 5A bus, 72 bus, 78C bus, 79A bus or 74B bus timetable.
Fares from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre
- £2.90 adult single on the 73 and 74B (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £2.30 adult single on the 72 (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 West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
9 routes run directly from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre: the 73 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the E10 (Ember), the 5 (Xplore Dundee), the 5A (Xplore Dundee), the 72 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 78C (Moffat & Williamson), the 79A (Moffat & Williamson), the 74B (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 78A (Moffat & Williamson). The most frequent is the 73, 54 times each weekday — board at Ellieslea Road (at) and get off at Caird Hall (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
Between 12 minutes on the 78C and 19 on the 78A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 23:39. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre?
Adult singles from West Ferry/Broughty Ferry to Dundee City Centre: £2.90 on the 73 and 74B (Stagecoach East Scotland); £2.30 on the 72 (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.