68 Ellon to Fraserburgh via Hatton of Cruden, Mintlaw
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 03:48, last bus 23:45. 14 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Night bus — overnight departures 03:48–07:00. 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 68? 28 other bus routes are numbered 68 elsewhere in the UK — see every 68 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 04:55 | 06:59 | 07:39 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 23:45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park & Ride (Stance 2) | 04:55 | · | 07:39 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 | 23:45 |
| Shannas Cottages (at) | 05:08 | · | 07:52 | 19:58 | 20:58 | 21:58 | 22:58 | 23:58 |
| Roundabout (at) | 05:15 | 06:59 | 07:59 | 20:05 | 21:05 | 22:05 | 23:05 | 00:05 |
| Gaval Street (at) | 05:20 | 07:04 | 08:04 | 20:10 | 21:10 | 22:10 | 23:10 | 00:10 |
| St Mary Terrace (at) | 05:25 | 07:09 | 08:09 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 | 23:15 | 00:15 |
| Town Hall (at) | 05:33 | 07:17 | 08:17 | 20:23 | 21:23 | 22:23 | 23:23 | 00:23 |
| Crossroads (NE bound) | 05:40 | 07:25 | 08:25 | 20:31 | 21:31 | 22:31 | 23:31 | 00:31 |
| Bus Station (Stance 5) | 05:50 | 07:35 | 08:35 | 20:41 | 21:41 | 22:41 | 23:41 | 00:41 |
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.
Route map
All stops on route 68
68 towards Fraserburgh
All 33 stops
- Park & Ride (Stance 2) Ellon
- Mill of Waterton (opp) Ellon
- Toll of Birness (at) Ellon
- Halfway House (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Road End (opp) Hatton of Cruden
- Nether Kinknockie (opp) Clola
- Shannas Cottages (at) Clola
- Mill of Clola (adj) Clola
- The Beeches (at) Mintlaw
- Nether Aden Road (opp) Mintlaw
- Roundabout (at) Mintlaw
- Deer Avenue (at) Mintlaw
- Gaval Street (at) Fetterangus
- Road End (at) Fetterangus
- Longhill (NW bound) New Leeds
- St Mary Terrace (at) New Leeds
- Market Terrace (adj) Strichen
- Town Hall (at) Strichen
- White Ship Court (at) Strichen
- Library Gardens (at) Strichen
- Whitestripe (opp) Strichen
- Techmuiry Schoolhouse (at) Memsie
- Crossroads (NE bound) Memsie
- Boothby Road (NE-bound) Fraserburgh
- Buchan Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Beacon Drive (opp) Fraserburgh
- Crimond Court (opp) Fraserburgh
- King Edward Street (at) Fraserburgh
- Alexandra Terrace (at) Fraserburgh
- The Hexagon (W-bound) Fraserburgh
- The Hexagon (E-bound) Fraserburgh
- Commerce Street (opp) Fraserburgh
- Bus Station (Stance 5) Fraserburgh
68 towards Ellon
All 30 stops
- Bus Station (Stance 5) Fraserburgh
- Commerce Street (at) Fraserburgh
- King Edward Street (at 47) Fraserburgh
- Alexandra Terrace (opp) Fraserburgh
- Mormond Avenue (opp) Fraserburgh
- Corbie Drive (at) Fraserburgh
- Buchan Road (opp) Fraserburgh
- Boothby Road (SW-bound) Fraserburgh
- Crossroads (SW bound) Memsie
- Techmuiry Schoolhouse (opp) Memsie
- Whitestripe (at) Strichen
- Library Gardens (opp) Strichen
- Town Hall (opp) Strichen
- Market Terrace (adj) Strichen
- St Mary Terrace (opp) New Leeds
- Longhill (SE bound) New Leeds
- Road End (opp) Fetterangus
- Gaval Street (opp) Fetterangus
- Deer Avenue (opp) Mintlaw
- Roundabout (at) Mintlaw
- Nether Aden Road (at) Mintlaw
- The Beeches (opp) Mintlaw
- Mill of Clola (opp) Clola
- Shannas Cottages (opp) Clola
- Nether Kinknockie (at) Clola
- Road End (at) Hatton of Cruden
- Halfway House (opp) 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 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 03:48 (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 23:45. 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.