20 Aberdeen to Old Aberdeen via Causewayend, Seaton
Operated by First Aberdeen. Registered as running via AECC- Old Aberdeen- Bridge Street. First bus 06:30, last bus 21:30. 62 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:30, last 21:30. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 20? 62 other bus routes are numbered 20 elsewhere in the UK — see every 20 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:30 |
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| Union Terrace Gardens (Stop D3) | 09:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 13:30 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:30 | 20:00 | 20:30 | 21:00 | 21:30 |
| Guild Street (Stop M1) | 09:33 | 10:03 | 10:33 | 11:03 | 11:33 | 12:03 | 12:33 | 13:03 | 13:33 | 14:03 | 14:33 | 15:03 | 15:33 | 16:03 | 16:33 | 17:03 | 17:33 | 18:03 | 18:33 | 19:03 | 19:33 | 20:03 | 20:33 | 21:03 | 21:33 |
| Castle Street (Stop J1) | 09:37 | 10:07 | 10:37 | 11:07 | 11:37 | 12:07 | 12:37 | 13:07 | 13:37 | 14:07 | 14:37 | 15:07 | 15:37 | 16:07 | 16:37 | 17:07 | 17:37 | 18:07 | 18:37 | 19:07 | 19:37 | 20:07 | 20:37 | 21:07 | 21:37 |
| King's College (opp) | 09:46 | 10:16 | 10:46 | 11:16 | 11:46 | 12:16 | 12:46 | 13:16 | 13:46 | 14:16 | 14:46 | 15:16 | 15:46 | 16:16 | 16:46 | 17:16 | 17:46 | 18:16 | 18:46 | 19:16 | 19:46 | 20:16 | 20:46 | 21:16 | 21:46 |
| Hillhead Student Village (at) | 09:53 | 10:23 | 10:53 | 11:24 | 11:54 | 12:24 | 12:54 | 13:24 | 13:54 | 14:24 | 14:54 | 15:24 | 15:54 | 16:24 | 16:54 | 17:24 | 17:54 | 18:24 | 18:53 | 19:23 | 19:53 | 20:23 | 20:53 | 21:23 | 21:53 |
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.
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 First Aberdeen before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, 2 January 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 20
20 towards Old Aberdeen
All 22 stops
- Union Terrace Gardens (Stop D3) Aberdeen
- Bridge Street (Stop E2) Aberdeen
- Guild Street (Stop M1) Aberdeen
- Adelphi (Stop G2) Aberdeen
- Castle Street (Stop J1) Aberdeen
- Shoe Lane (at) Aberdeen
- St Clair Street (opp) Aberdeen
- Nelson Street (opp) Causewayend
- Canal Street (at) Aberdeen
- Jute Street (at) Old Aberdeen
- Merkland Road (opp) Old Aberdeen
- St Peter's Gate (opp) Old Aberdeen
- Orchard Walk (opp) Old Aberdeen
- King's College (opp) Old Aberdeen
- The Old Town House (opp) Old Aberdeen
- Dunbar Street (opp) Old Aberdeen
- St Machar Place (at) Old Aberdeen
- St Machar Drive (adj) Seaton
- Seaton Place Seaton
- Lord Hay's Road (opp) Seaton
- Seaton Stables Old Aberdeen
- Hillhead Student Village (at) Old Aberdeen
20 towards Aberdeen
All 17 stops
- Hillhead Student Village (at) Old Aberdeen
- Seaton Stables (opp) Seaton
- Lord Hay's Road (at) Old Aberdeen
- Seaton Place (opp) Seaton
- Dunbar Street (at) Old Aberdeen
- St Machar Drive (at) Old Aberdeen
- Douglas Lane (at) Old Aberdeen
- King's College (at) Old Aberdeen
- Orchard Walk (at) Old Aberdeen
- St Peter's Gate Old Aberdeen
- Jute Street (opp) Old Aberdeen
- Canal Street (opp) Aberdeen
- Spring Garden (opp) Aberdeen
- Seamount Road (at) Aberdeen
- Bon Accord Centre (Stop K2) Aberdeen
- Blackfriars Street (Stop P2) Aberdeen
- Union Terrace Gardens (Stop D3) Aberdeen
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 20 September 2026 Guild Street → Hillhead of Seaton
- Service change effective 14 September 2025 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Expired effective 3 December 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 28 April 2024 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 23 January 2024 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000631/201 · Changes in Aberdeen City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 20 bus?
The first 20 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 20 bus?
The last 20 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 20 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — First Aberdeen sets the fares on the 20. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 20 bus?
The 20 is operated by First Aberdeen.
Timetable data from First Aberdeen via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). First Aberdeen last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000631/201. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.