61 Ellon to Peterhead via Hatton of Cruden, Cruden Bay
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. Registered as running via Ellon Campus. First bus 17:45, last bus 06:42. 16 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 03:10–07:00. Sunday–Thursday nights. Nights are the night you set out on, so a 01:30 bus on Saturday morning counts as Friday. All night buses.
Wanted a different 61? 44 other bus routes are numbered 61 elsewhere in the UK — see every 61 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 00:20 | 05:42 | 06:42 | 19:32 | 20:22 | 21:22 | 22:22 | 23:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride (Stance 2) | 00:20 | 05:42 | 06:42 | 19:32 | 20:22 | 21:22 | 22:22 | 23:20 |
| Road End (at) | 00:30 | 05:52 | 06:52 | 19:42 | 20:32 | 21:32 | 22:32 | 23:30 |
| Golf Road (at) | 00:37 | 05:59 | 06:59 | 19:49 | 20:39 | 21:39 | 22:39 | 23:37 |
| Station Road (opp) | 00:47 | 06:09 | 07:09 | 19:59 | 20:49 | 21:49 | 22:49 | 23:47 |
| Windmill Street (Stance 1) | 00:58 | 06:20 | 07:20 | 20:10 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | 23:58 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. 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.
Tickets on the 61
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Single · Peterhead DayRider · Banff & Buchan Xtra · Ellon MegaRider Xtra · Fraserburgh DayRider · Ellon 7 Day MegaRider · Aberdeen City DayRider · Aberdeen City Plus Day
…and 39 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 61
61 towards Peterhead
All 28 stops
- Park & Ride (Stance 2) Ellon
- Mill of Waterton (opp) Ellon
- Toll of Birness (at) Ellon
- Bogbrae Smithy (opp) Hatton of Cruden
- Road End (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Bridgend Road End (opp) Hatton of Cruden
- Bridgend Crescent (opp) Hatton of Cruden
- Bridgend (SE bound) Cruden Bay
- Chapel Road (opp) Cruden Bay
- Golf Road (at) Cruden Bay
- Station Road Cruden Bay
- Main Street (opp) Cruden Bay
- Braehead Drive (at) Cruden Bay
- Ardmachron Drive (at) Cruden Bay
- Bullers of Buchan (opp) Longhaven
- Shop (at) Longhaven
- Rocksley Drive (opp) Stirling Village
- Station Road (opp) Stirling Village
- Business Centre (at) Peterhead
- Glenugie View (at) Peterhead
- HM Prison (opp) Peterhead
- Monument Close (at) Peterhead
- Skerry Drive (at) Peterhead
- Links Terrace (at) Peterhead
- King Street (at) Peterhead
- Buchan House (opp) Peterhead
- Prince Street (at) Peterhead
- Windmill Street (Stance 1) Peterhead
61 towards Ellon
All 51 stops
- Grange Road (opp) Peterhead
- Iona Avenue (opp) Peterhead
- Waterside Road Peterhead
- White Gates (opp) Peterhead
- Lea Rig Road (at) Peterhead
- Morningside Avenue (opp) Peterhead
- Marischal Keith Drive (at) Peterhead
- Stewart Crescent (at) Peterhead
- Jan Mayen Drive (opp) Peterhead
- Richmond Road (opp) Peterhead
- Richmond Avenue (at) Peterhead
- Chevron Crescent (at) Peterhead
- Petergrange Road (opp) Peterhead
- Glendale Road (at) Peterhead
- Grange Gardens (opp) Peterhead
- Station Road Peterhead
- Cairntrodlie (opp) Peterhead
- Weavers Lane (opp) Peterhead
- King Street (at) Peterhead
- Buchan House (opp) Peterhead
- Prince Street (at) Peterhead
- Windmill Street (Stance 2) Peterhead
- Prince Street (adj) Peterhead
- Buchan House (at) Peterhead
- King Street (opp) Peterhead
- Links Terrace (opp) Peterhead
- Baylands Crescent (opp) Peterhead
- Skerry Drive (opp) Peterhead
- Monument Close (opp) Peterhead
- Mackenzie Crescent (at) Peterhead
- HM Prison (at) Peterhead
- Glenugie View (opp) Peterhead
- Business Centre (opp) Peterhead
- Station Road (before) Stirling Village
- Station Road (after) Stirling Village
- Rocksley Drive (at) Stirling Village
- Shop (opp) Longhaven
- Bullers of Buchan (at) Longhaven
- Ardmachron Drive (opp) Cruden Bay
- Braehead Drive (opp) Cruden Bay
- Main Street (at) Cruden Bay
- Station Road (opp) Cruden Bay
- Aulton Cottages (opp) Cruden Bay
- Chapel Road (at) Cruden Bay
- Bridgend Crescent (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Bridgend Road End (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Road End (opp) Hatton of Cruden
- Bogbrae Smithy (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Toll of Birness (opp) Ellon
- Mill of Waterton Ellon
- Park & Ride (Stance 1) Ellon
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 Ellon → Peterhead
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 Aberdeen → Ellon/Peterhead
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 27 October 2025 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/659 · Registration PM0000005/660 · Changes in Aberdeenshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 61 bus?
The first 61 departure on weekdays leaves at 17:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 61 bus?
The last 61 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 06:42. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 61 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 61. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 61 bus?
The 61 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 PM0000005/659. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.