201 Ballater to Braemar via Crathie, Balmoral Castle

Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 05:22, last bus 23:51. 27 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

Next towards Braemar from Golf Road (NE bound): 14:00, 15:02, 16:05

Next towards Ballater from Auchendryne Square (at): 13:35, 14:45, 15:35

Wanted a different 201? 20 other bus routes are numbered 201 elsewhere in the UK — see every 201 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Braemar Auchendryne Square · Monday to Thursday · 13 journeys
Stop 05:2206:2209:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0216:0517:1018:1021:00
Golf Road (NE bound) 05:2206:2209:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0216:0517:1018:1021:00
Balmoral Rd End (at) 05:3306:3309:1110:1111:1112:1113:1114:1115:1316:1617:2118:2121:11
Auchendryne Square (at) 05:4906:4909:2710:2711:2712:2713:2714:2715:2916:3217:3718:3721:27

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 — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 201. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Tickets on the 201

Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.

Single · Mearns DayRider · Deeside DayRider · Donside DayRider · Ellon MegaRider Xtra · Ellon 7 Day MegaRider · Mearns Group DayRider · Aberdeen City DayRider

…and 34 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach Bluebird's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 13 August 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach Bluebird.

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 Stagecoach Bluebird 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 and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 201

201 towards Braemar

All 12 stops
  1. Golf Road (NE bound) Ballater
  2. Invercauld Road (at) Ballater
  3. Craigendarroch Circle (opp) Ballater
  4. Bridge of Gairn (W-bound) Ballater
  5. Coilacriech Inn (opp) Ballater
  6. Suspension Bridge Crathie
  7. Balmoral Rd End (at) Crathie
  8. Balnault Farm (opp) Balmoral Castle
  9. Inver Hotel (SW bound) Crathie
  10. Invercauld Bridge (at) Braemar
  11. Post Office (opp) Braemar
  12. Auchendryne Square (at) Braemar

201 towards Ballater

All 13 stops
  1. Auchendryne Square (at) Braemar
  2. Post Office (at) Braemar
  3. Castle Car Park (at) Braemar
  4. Invercauld Bridge (adj) Braemar
  5. Inver Hotel Crathie
  6. Balnault Farm (at) Balmoral Castle
  7. Balmoral Rd End (opp) Crathie
  8. Suspension Bridge (opp) Crathie
  9. Coilacriech Inn (at) Ballater
  10. Bridge of Gairn (E-bound) Ballater
  11. Craigendarroch Circle (at) Ballater
  12. Invercauld Road (opp) Ballater
  13. Golf Road (NE bound) Ballater

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Aberdeenshire Council).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/710 · Registration PM0000005/711 · Registration PM0000005/712 · Registration PM0000005/889 · Changes in Aberdeen City Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

BallaterBraemarCrathieBalmoral Castle

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 201 bus?

The first 201 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:22 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 201 bus?

The last 201 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:51. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 201 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 201. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 201 bus?

The 201 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/710. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.