70A Newtonhill Skateraw Road to Portlethen Academy
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 08:20, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.80 — more.
Wanted a different 70A? 8 other bus routes are numbered 70A elsewhere in the UK — see every 70A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:20 |
|---|---|
| Skateraw Road (opp 7) | 08:20 |
| St Crispin's Road (opp) | 08:22 |
| Shopping Centre (at) | 08:32 |
| Academy (at) | 08:35 |
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.
Fares on the 70A
Adult single £2.80 · Child single £1.40
The same for any journey on the 70A, however far you go.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 August 2026. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Tickets on the 70A
Stagecoach Bluebird publishes singles and season tickets on this route for adults, children and students.
Single · Aberdeen City Plus Xtra · Bluebird Explorer MegaRider Xtra · Aberdeen Commuter 7 Day MegaRider · Bluebird Explorer 7 Day MegaRider · Aberdeen City Plus 7 Day Megarider · Aberdeen Commuter 28 Day MegaRider · Bluebird Explorer 28 Day MegaRider
…and 4 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. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check 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, 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 70A
70A towards Portlethen Academy
All 10 stops
- Skateraw Road (opp 7) Newtonhill
- St Crispin's Road (opp) Newtonhill
- Cairnhill Road (at) Newtonhill
- Shopping Centre (at) Portlethen
- Rowanbank Road (opp) Portlethen
- Glebe Court (opp) Portlethen
- The Square (opp) Portlethen
- Bruntland Place (at) Portlethen
- Oak Drive (at) Portlethen
- Academy (at) Portlethen
70A towards Newtonhill Skateraw Road
All 6 stops
- Academy (at) Portlethen
- Whinpark Circle (opp) Portlethen
- Broomfield Park (at) Portlethen
- Sub Station (opp) Newtonhill
- St Crispin's Road (at) Newtonhill
- Skateraw Road (opp 7) Newtonhill
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 70A bus?
The first 70A departure on weekdays leaves at 08:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 70A bus?
The last 70A on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 70A bus cost?
Stagecoach Bluebird's published fares on the 70A: adult single £2.80, child single £1.40. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 70A. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 70A bus?
The 70A is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.