18S Dundee to Kirkton via Strathmartine, Ardler

Operated by Xplore Dundee. Registered as running via Liff, Baldragon Academy. First bus 08:02, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Monday, 26 October 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Wanted a different 18S? 2 other bus routes are numbered 18S elsewhere in the UK — see every 18S bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at St Pauls Academy · Monday to Wednesday · 1 journey

Stop	08:02
Western Gateway	08:02
Library (near)	08:17
Helmsdale Place (opp)	08:30
St Pauls Academy (at)	08:35

Stop	15:45
Helmsdale Place (opp)	15:45
St Pauls Academy (at)	15:50
Western Gateway	16:05

Stop	14:55
Helmsdale Place (opp)	14:55
St Pauls Academy (at)	15:00
Western Gateway	15:15

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Xplore Dundee sets the fares on the 18S. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Xplore Dundee before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 4 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 18S

18S towards Kirkton

All 24 stops

18S towards Dundee

All 28 stops

Service registration & registered changes

Service change effective 18 August 2026
To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
Service change effective 23 October 2023
To amend Timetable.
Service change effective 20 June 2023
To amend Timetable.
Expired effective 12 June 2023
To amend Timetable.
Service change effective 28 February 2022
To amend Timetable.

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Dundee City Council).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0001793/169 · Changes in Dundee City Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Dundee Kirkton Strathmartine St Marys Downfield Ardler Liff Camperdown

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 18S bus?

The first 18S departure on weekdays leaves at 08:02 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 18S bus?

The last 18S on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 18S bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Xplore Dundee sets the fares on the 18S. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 18S bus?

The 18S is operated by Xplore Dundee.

Timetable data from Xplore Dundee via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0001793/169. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.