42 Tayport to Dundee via Newport-on-Tay
Operated by Stagecoach East Scotland. First bus 06:38, last bus 00:07. 76 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.30 to £8.20 — more.
Wanted a different 42? 38 other bus routes are numbered 42 elsewhere in the UK — see every 42 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:38 | 07:18 | 07:38 | 07:58 | 08:18 | 08:38 | 08:58 | 09:18 | 09:38 | 09:58 | 10:18 | 10:38 | 10:58 | 11:18 | 11:38 | 11:58 | 12:18 | 12:38 | 12:58 | 13:18 | 13:38 | 13:58 | 14:18 | 14:38 | 14:58 | 15:18 | 15:38 | 15:58 | 16:18 | 16:38 | 16:58 | 17:18 | 17:38 | 17:58 | 18:18 | 18:38 | 19:18 |
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| Golf Crescent (opp) | 06:38 | 07:18 | 07:38 | 07:58 | 08:18 | 08:38 | 08:58 | 09:18 | 09:38 | 09:58 | 10:18 | 10:38 | 10:58 | 11:18 | 11:38 | 11:58 | 12:18 | 12:38 | 12:58 | 13:18 | 13:38 | 13:58 | 14:18 | 14:38 | 14:58 | 15:18 | 15:38 | 15:58 | 16:18 | 16:38 | 16:58 | 17:18 | 17:38 | 17:58 | 18:18 | 18:38 | 19:18 |
| Library (adj) | 06:41 | 07:21 | 07:41 | 08:01 | 08:21 | 08:41 | 09:01 | 09:21 | 09:41 | 10:01 | 10:21 | 10:41 | 11:01 | 11:21 | 11:41 | 12:01 | 12:21 | 12:41 | 13:01 | 13:21 | 13:41 | 14:01 | 14:21 | 14:41 | 15:01 | 15:21 | 15:41 | 16:01 | 16:21 | 16:41 | 17:01 | 17:21 | 17:41 | 18:01 | 18:21 | 18:41 | 19:21 |
| Railway Station | 06:51 | 07:31 | 07:51 | 08:11 | 08:31 | 08:51 | 09:11 | 09:31 | 09:51 | 10:11 | 10:31 | 10:51 | 11:11 | 11:31 | 11:51 | 12:11 | 12:31 | 12:51 | 13:11 | 13:31 | 13:51 | 14:11 | 14:31 | 14:51 | 15:11 | 15:31 | 15:51 | 16:11 | 16:31 | 16:51 | 17:11 | 17:31 | 17:51 | 18:11 | 18:31 | 18:51 | 19:31 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 42
Adult single £2.30 to £8.20 · Child single £1.20 to £4.10
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.30 | TportScscraig/Cemetr | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.90 | £2.30 | Tay BridgeSA | ||||||||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | Dundee City Centre 1 | |||||||||
| £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.30 | – | Dundee T/F | ||||||||
| £4.40 | £4.40 | £4.40 | £5.90 | – | St Michaels 1 | |||||||
| £4.40 | £5.40 | £5.40 | £6.60 | – | £2.90 | Leuchars 1 | ||||||
| £5.90 | £5.90 | £5.90 | £8.20 | – | £2.90 | £2.90 | Guardbridge 1 | |||||
| £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £8.20 | – | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.90 | Edenside 1 | ||||
| £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £8.20 | – | £4.40 | £3.70 | £2.90 | £2.90 | SeafieldEast 1 | |||
| £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £8.20 | – | £5.40 | £5.40 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.90 | Strathtyrum 1 | ||
| £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £8.20 | – | £5.40 | £5.40 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.90 | £2.90 | OldCourseHotel | |
| £6.60 | £6.60 | £6.60 | £8.20 | – | £5.90 | £5.40 | £4.40 | £3.70 | £3.70 | £2.90 | £2.30 | St AndrewsBS |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Tayport.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 24 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach East Scotland before you travel.
Tickets on the 42
Stagecoach East Scotland publishes singles, day returns, returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.
Single · Day Return · NightRider · U16 Single · Student Single · Jobseeker Single · Adult Period Return · U16 Day Return Peak
…and 162 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach East Scotland's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 27 August 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Stagecoach East Scotland.
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 East Scotland before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: 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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Dundee: 37 journeys, first 06:38 towards Tayport: 38 journeys, first 00:07
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Dundee: 34 journeys, first 07:18 towards Tayport: 35 journeys, first 00:07
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Dundee: 34 journeys, first 07:18 towards Tayport: 35 journeys, first 00:07
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Dundee: 37 journeys, first 06:38 towards Tayport: 38 journeys, first 00:07
Route map
All stops on route 42
42 towards Dundee
All 11 stops
- Golf Crescent (opp) Tayport
- Ogilvy Place (opp) Tayport
- Queen Street (adj) Tayport
- Library (adj) Tayport
- Victoria Road (adj) Tayport
- Braid Road (adj) Tayport
- Quarry Road (opp) Tayport
- Scotscraig Drive (adj) Tayport
- Ferry Port on Craig Cemetery (opp) Tayport
- South Access (SW Bound) Newport-on-Tay
- Railway Station Dundee City Centre
42 towards Tayport
All 47 stops
- Railway Station Dundee City Centre
- West Marketgait (at) Dundee City Centre
- Crichton Street (Stop 1) Dundee City Centre
- Caird Hall (at) Dundee City Centre
- Bus Station Dundee City Centre
- Seagate Bus Station (Stance 5) Dundee City Centre
- South Access (NE Bound) Newport-on-Tay
- Ferry Port on Craig Cemetery (adj) Tayport
- Scotscraig Drive (opp) Tayport
- Quarry Road (adj) Tayport
- Braid Road (opp) Tayport
- Victoria Road (opp) Tayport
- Parish Church (adj) Tayport
- Maitland Street (opp 5) Tayport
- Nelson Lane (adj) Tayport
- Golf Crescent (opp) Tayport
- Links Crescent (opp) Tayport
- Shanwell Road South (opp 3) Tayport
- Links Crescent (adj) Tayport
- Ogilvy Place (opp) Tayport
- Queen Street (adj) Tayport
- Banknowe Drive (opp) Tayport
- Sandyhill Road (adj) Tayport
- South Toll Cottage (opp) Tayport
- Garpit Farm (adj) Tayport
- Morton Farm (adj) Tayport
- Vicarsford Farm (Adj) Tayport
- Craigie Farm (Adj) Tayport
- Tayport Road (Southbound) St Michaels
- St Andrews Road (SE Bound) St Michaels
- Castle Farm Road End (adj) Leuchars
- Cemetery (opp) Leuchars
- Fern Place (adj) Leuchars
- St Bunyan's Place (opp) Leuchars
- Station Road (Southbound) Leuchars
- Railway Station (adj) Leuchars
- Toll Road (opp) Guardbridge
- Innerbridge Street (opp) Guardbridge
- Ashgrove Buildings (opp) Guardbridge
- Mills Building (opp) Guardbridge
- Guardbridge Hotel (adj) Guardbridge
- Edenside (opp) Kincaple
- Easter Kincaple Farm (Opp) Kincaple
- Strathtyrum Golf Course (adj) St Andrews
- Old Course Hotel (Eastbound) St Andrews
- Grannie Clark's Wynd (adj Gibson Place) St Andrews
- Bus Station (Arrival Bay) St Andrews
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 24 November 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 24 March 2025 To amend Route and Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 April 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 24 December 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 7 November 2022 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000004/794 · Changes in Dundee City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 42 bus?
The first 42 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:38 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 42 bus?
The last 42 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 00:07. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 42 bus cost?
Stagecoach East Scotland's published fares on the 42: adult single £2.30 to £8.20, child single £1.20 to £4.10. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach East Scotland sets the fares on the 42. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 42 bus?
The 42 is operated by Stagecoach East Scotland.
Timetable data from Stagecoach East Scotland via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000004/794. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.