3C Altens circular via Cove Bay
Operated by First Aberdeen. First bus 07:45, last bus 15:50. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 3C? 9 other bus routes are numbered 3C elsewhere in the UK — see every 3C bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:50 |
|---|---|
| Lochside Academy (at) | 15:50 |
| Creel Place (at) | 16:03 |
| Lochinch Way (at) | 16:07 |
| Balmoral Business Park (at) | 16:16 |
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, 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 3C
3C towards Newlands Cottage
All 24 stops
- Lochside Academy (at) Altens
- Strathburn Street Cove Bay
- Strathburn Street Cove Bay
- Marchmont Street (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Manor (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Primary School (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Court (opp) Cove Bay
- Loirston Close (adj) Cove Bay
- Partan Skelly Way (opp) Cove Bay
- Earns Heugh Circle (adj) Cove Bay
- Cove Circle (at) Cove Bay
- Creel Place (at) Cove Bay
- Cove Crescent (at) Cove Bay
- Charleston Drive (opp) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Way (at) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Walk (at) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Avenue (opp) Cove Bay
- Charleston Road (at) Cove Bay
- Charlestown Circle (at) Cove Bay
- Charleston Crescent (at) Cove Bay
- Whitehills Row (opp) Cove Bay
- Wellington Green (at) Cove Bay
- Langdykes Avenue (opp) Cove Bay
- Balmoral Business Park (at) Altens
3C towards Lochside Academy
All 27 stops
- Altens Farm Road (at) Nigg
- Redmoss Park (opp) Redmoss
- Souter Head Road (adj) Altens
- Strathburn Street Cove Bay
- Strathburn Street Cove Bay
- Marchmont Street (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Manor (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Primary School (at) Cove Bay
- Loirston Court (opp) Cove Bay
- Loirston Close (adj) Cove Bay
- Partan Skelly Way (opp) Cove Bay
- Earns Heugh Circle (adj) Cove Bay
- Cove Circle (at) Cove Bay
- Creel Place (at) Cove Bay
- Cove Crescent (at) Cove Bay
- Charleston Drive (opp) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Way (at) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Walk (at) Cove Bay
- Lochinch Avenue (opp) Cove Bay
- Charleston Road (at) Cove Bay
- Charlestown Circle (at) Cove Bay
- Charleston Crescent (at) Cove Bay
- Whitehills Row (opp) Cove Bay
- Wellington Green (at) Cove Bay
- Langdykes Avenue (opp) Cove Bay
- Balmoral Business Park (at) Altens
- Lochside Academy (at) Altens
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 3C bus?
The first 3C departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 3C bus?
The last 3C on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 3C bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — First Aberdeen sets the fares on the 3C. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 3C bus?
The 3C 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. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.