GETABOUT... BY BUS

The bus is an easy and convenient form of public transport, providing a vital service for people living in both urban and rural areas

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When's the next bus?

Realtime information is available at many bus stops in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Find your next bus now or use the Traveline Scotland App.

Real time information is also available on both First Bus and Stagecoach services via their own Apps. You can also see a Live map of Ember's services.

You can also find out more about Dial-A-Bus Services in Aberdeen (via THinC) and Dial-A-Bus services in Aberdeenshire 

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Ticketing

Tickets got you in a muddle? Find out more about bus tickets in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for more details on concessionary travel, student tickets, multi-operator tickets and more.

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GrassHOPPPER Pass

The GrassHOPPER pass provides hassle-free bus travel to customers throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as only one ticket is needed to travel on local bus services. Hop on, hop off, any bus, no fuss. 

Whether you're travelling to work or to study, or day tripping around the north east, you can buy a Day or Week ticket to complement how often you travel.

Find out more about GrassHOPPER

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Night Bus Services

FirstAberdeen/Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council provide night bus services from the city centre to key destinations across the city and into Aberdeenshire on weekend, operated by First Aberdeen.

All services will operate on Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning only.

First Aberdeen fares will apply on the services. Concession and Under 22’s National Entitlement Cards can be used on all services. 

Find out more at from Aberdeen City Council

Stagecoach North Scotland - Night Rider

Night Bus services from Aberdeen from Stagecoach North Scotland, run every Friday and Saturday night. 

Find out more from Stagecoach North Scotland

Bikes on Buses

Bikes on Buses

Ride on! Everything you need to know about bringing your bike with you on your bus journey across the north east.

Bikes on Buses

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Travelling to Health and Social Care Appointments

Need to travel for health or social care appointments and looking for travel advice? THInC, the Transport to Healthcare Information Centre, can an help with information on bus services, train times, dial-a-bus services, taxi companies with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and community transport.

Travelling to Hospital?

Find out more about travelling to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary from Aberdeen and beyond:

Getting to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary & Hospital Site Services - First Bus

Getting to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary & NHS Weekly Megarider - Stagecoach

Travel Assistance

Travel Assistance

From assistance with getting to health and social care appointments, to letting your driver know your needs. Find out more about assisted travel in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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Why Choose the Bus?

  • Sustainable travel
  • Cost effective
  • Frees up personal time
  • Increase your physical activity with your walk to the bus stop
  • Less stressful than driving