202 Braemar to Ballater via Crathie, Balmoral Castle
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 21:35, last bus 21:35. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 202? 20 other bus routes are numbered 202 elsewhere in the UK — see every 202 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 21:35 |
|---|---|
| Auchendryne Square (at) | 21:35 |
| Balmoral Rd End (opp) | 21:50 |
| Golf Road (NE bound) | 22:02 |
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.
Tickets on the 202
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 202
202 towards Ballater
All 13 stops
- Auchendryne Square (at) Braemar
- Post Office (at) Braemar
- Castle Car Park (at) Braemar
- Invercauld Bridge (adj) Braemar
- Inver Hotel Crathie
- Balnault Farm (at) Balmoral Castle
- Balmoral Rd End (opp) Crathie
- Suspension Bridge (opp) Crathie
- Coilacriech Inn (at) Ballater
- Bridge of Gairn (E-bound) Ballater
- Craigendarroch Circle (at) Ballater
- Invercauld Road (opp) Ballater
- Golf Road (NE bound) Ballater
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 202 bus?
The first 202 departure on weekdays leaves at 21:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 202 bus?
The last 202 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 21:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 202 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 202. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 202 bus?
The 202 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.