68 Aberdeen to Ellon via Seaton, Bridge of Don
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 06:45, last bus 23:00. 11 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 09:07, last 21:55. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 68? 28 other bus routes are numbered 68 elsewhere in the UK — see every 68 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 21:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Bus Station (Stance 11) | 10:20 | 11:20 | 12:20 | 13:20 | 14:20 | 15:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 18:20 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 21:55 |
| Playing Fields (opp) | 10:50 | 11:50 | 12:50 | 13:50 | 14:50 | 15:50 | 16:50 | 17:50 | 18:50 | 19:50 | 20:50 | 22:25 |
| Market Street (at 28) | 10:59 | 11:59 | 12:59 | 13:59 | 14:59 | 15:59 | 16:59 | 17:59 | 18:59 | 19:59 | 20:59 | 22:34 |
| Balmacassie Way (adj) | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Park & Ride (Stance 2) | 11:04 | 12:04 | 13:04 | 14:04 | 15:04 | 16:04 | 17:04 | 18:04 | 19:04 | 20:04 | 21:04 | 22:39 |
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 68
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.
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Ellon: 5 journeys, first 19:00 towards Aberdeen: 5 journeys, first 17:57
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Ellon: 5 journeys, first 19:00 towards Aberdeen: 5 journeys, first 17:57
- Monday, 4 January 2027 towards Ellon: 5 journeys, first 19:00 towards Aberdeen: 5 journeys, first 17:57
Route map
All stops on route 68
68 towards Ellon
All 35 stops
- Union Square Bus Station (Stance 11) Aberdeen
- Adelphi (Stop G1) Aberdeen
- Mealmarket Street (adj) Aberdeen
- Jasmine Terrace (opp) Aberdeen
- Mary Elmslie Court (opp) Pittodrie
- Erroll Street (opp) Pittodrie
- Pittodrie Place (opp) Pittodrie
- Linksfield Road (opp) Pittodrie
- University Road (adj) Pittodrie
- School Drive (opp) Pittodrie
- St Machar Drive (adj) Seaton
- Seaton Place Seaton
- Lord Hay's Road (at) Seaton
- Beach Esplanade (NE-bound) Seaton
- Donmouth Road (opp) Bridge of Don
- Balgownie Road (at) Bridge of Don
- Hutcheon Gardens (at) Bridge of Don
- Broadfold Road (at) Bridge of Don
- Strabathie Gardens (opp) Bridge of Don
- Murcar Cottages (opp) Bridge of Don
- Seaview (at) Bridge of Don
- Roundabout (opp) Blackdog
- Playing Fields (opp) Foveran
- Bridgend (at) Tipperty
- Logie Road (opp) Tipperty
- Kellie Pearl Way (opp) Ellon
- Craighall Crescent (opp) Ellon
- Riverside Road (at) Ellon
- Market Street (at 28) Ellon
- Deer Park (at) Ellon
- Balmoral Avenue (at) Ellon
- The Meadows Sports Complex (opp) Ellon
- Broomiesburn Road (at) Ellon
- Balmacassie Way (adj) Ellon
- Park & Ride (Stance 2) Ellon
68 towards Aberdeen
All 36 stops
- Park & Ride (Stance 1) Ellon
- Broomiesburn Road (opp) Ellon
- The Meadows Sports Complex (at) Ellon
- Balmoral Avenue (opp) Ellon
- Ellon Castle (opp) Ellon
- Deer Park (opp) Ellon
- Market Street (opp 28) Ellon
- Riverside Road (opp) Ellon
- Craighall Crescent (at) Ellon
- Kellie Pearl Way (at) Ellon
- Logie Road (at) Tipperty
- Bridgend (opp) Tipperty
- School (opp) Foveran
- Roundabout (at) Blackdog
- Seaview (opp) Bridge of Don
- Murcar Cottages (at) Bridge of Don
- Strabathie Gardens Bridge of Don
- Broadfold Road (opp) Bridge of Don
- Hutcheon Gardens (opp) Bridge of Don
- Balgownie Crescent (opp) Bridge of Don
- Donmouth Road (at) Bridge of Don
- Beach Esplanade (SW-bound) Seaton
- Lord Hay's Road (opp) Seaton
- Seaton Place (opp) Seaton
- Seaton Drive Seaton
- School Road (adj) Pittodrie
- Regent Walk (at) Pittodrie
- University Road (opp) Pittodrie
- Orchard Street (opp) Pittodrie
- St Peter Street (opp) Pittodrie
- Erroll Street (adj) Pittodrie
- Urquhart Road (at) Pittodrie
- Jasmine Terrace (at) Aberdeen
- Mealmarket Street (opp) Aberdeen
- Adelphi (Stop G6) Aberdeen
- Union Square Bus Station (Stance 11) Aberdeen
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 Fraserburgh → Ellon
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 Aberdeen → Ellon/Fraserburgh
- Service change effective 17 August 2026 To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/388 · Registration PM0000005/389 · Changes in Aberdeenshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 68 bus?
The first 68 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 68 bus?
The last 68 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 68 bus cost?
The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 68. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 68 bus?
The 68 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 PM0000005/388. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.