71 New Pitsligo to Fraserburgh via New Aberdour, Rosehearty
Operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. First bus 07:52, last bus 16:03. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 to £5.50 — more.
Wanted a different 71? 34 other bus routes are numbered 71 elsewhere in the UK — see every 71 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Market Place (SE-bound) | 07:52 |
| Gordon Lane (opp) | 08:11 |
| Mid Street (NE bound) | 08:22 |
| School (opp) | 08:28 |
| North East Scotland College (at) | 08:35 |
| Bus Station (Stance 4) | 08:42 |
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 71
Adult single £3.00 to £5.50 · Child single £1.80 to £3.30
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £4.00 | Broch Waterworks | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £4.00 | £4.00 | New Aberdour | |||||
| £4.50 | £4.50 | £4.50 | Rosehearty | ||||
| £4.50 | £4.50 | £4.50 | £4.50 | Sandhaven | |||
| £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £4.00 | Fraserburgh Local | ||
| £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £4.00 | £3.00 | Fraserburgh NESCOL | |
| £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £5.50 | £4.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Fr Bus Station |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is New Pitsligo.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 17 August 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Bluebird before you travel.
Tickets on the 71
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. 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 71
71 towards Fraserburgh
All 35 stops
- Market Place (SE-bound) New Pitsligo
- Hillside (SE bound) New Pitsligo
- Low Street (SE-bound) New Pitsligo
- Whitestripe (opp) Strichen
- Low Street (after) New Aberdour
- Dower Hotel (opp) New Aberdour
- Gordon Lane (opp) New Aberdour
- St Drostans Lane (opp) New Aberdour
- Gardeners Cottage (opp) New Aberdour
- Craigiefold (opp) Rosehearty
- Blairmore Park (opp) Rosehearty
- Malcolm Forbes Court (opp) Rosehearty
- Hill Street (opp) Rosehearty
- The Square (NE bound) Rosehearty
- The Links (NW bound) Rosehearty
- Mid Street (NE bound) Rosehearty
- Caravan Park (at) Rosehearty
- The Links (SE bound) Rosehearty
- Castle Street (opp) Rosehearty
- High Street (E bound) Pittullie
- St Magnus Road (opp) Pittullie
- School (opp) Sandhaven
- Church (opp) Sandhaven
- Mitchell Court (opp) Sandhaven
- The Terrace (opp) Sandhaven
- Macrae Seafoods (opp) Fraserburgh
- Asda (opp) Fraserburgh
- Bervie Road (at) Fraserburgh
- North East Scotland College (at) Fraserburgh
- West Road (at 88) Fraserburgh
- Albany Court (at) Fraserburgh
- Academy (opp) Fraserburgh
- The Hexagon (E-bound) Fraserburgh
- Commerce Street (opp) Fraserburgh
- Bus Station (Stance 4) Fraserburgh
71 towards New Pitsligo
All 43 stops
- Bus Station (Stance 2) Fraserburgh
- Charlotte Street (at) Fraserburgh
- Moray Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Hamilton Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Walker Crescent (opp) Fraserburgh
- Commerce Street (at) Fraserburgh
- The Hexagon (W-bound) Fraserburgh
- Academy (at) Fraserburgh
- Hillcrest (at) Fraserburgh
- Chapelhill Road (opp) Fraserburgh
- West Road (at 139) Fraserburgh
- Lochpots Road (at 157) Fraserburgh
- Cortes Crescent (at) Fraserburgh
- Witchhill Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Brodick Road (opp) Fraserburgh
- Brodick Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Argyll Road (opp) Fraserburgh
- North East Scotland College (at) Fraserburgh
- West Road (at 88) Fraserburgh
- Chapelhill Road (at) Fraserburgh
- Gallowhill Road (opp) Fraserburgh
- The Terrace (at) Sandhaven
- Mitchell Court (at) Sandhaven
- Church (at) Sandhaven
- St Magnus Road (at) Pittullie
- Castle Street (at 5) Rosehearty
- The Links (NW bound) Rosehearty
- Mid Street (NE bound) Rosehearty
- Caravan Park (at) Rosehearty
- The Square (SW bound) Rosehearty
- Hill Street (at) Rosehearty
- Malcolm Forbes Court (at) Rosehearty
- Blairmore Park (at) Rosehearty
- Craigiefold (at) Rosehearty
- Gardeners Cottage (at) New Aberdour
- St Drostans Lane (at) New Aberdour
- Gordon Lane (at) New Aberdour
- Dower Hotel (at) New Aberdour
- Low Street (before) New Aberdour
- Whitestripe (at) Strichen
- Low Street (NW-bound) New Pitsligo
- Hillside (NW bound) New Pitsligo
- Market Place (NW-bound) New Pitsligo
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 12 October 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change from 12 October 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 17 August 2026 1 return trip Monday to Friday College days
- New service effective 17 August 2026 1 return trip Monday to Friday College days
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000005/922 · Registration PM0000005/923 · Changes in Aberdeenshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 71 bus?
The first 71 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:52 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 71 bus?
The last 71 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 71 bus cost?
Stagecoach Bluebird's published fares on the 71: adult single £3.00 to £5.50, child single £1.80 to £3.30. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Stagecoach Bluebird sets the fares on the 71. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.
Who runs the 71 bus?
The 71 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.
Is the 71 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 71 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 12 October 2026. To amend Timetable.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000005/922. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.