Routes revealed as FREE Aberdeen night buses announced

Ten services have been selected as part of the month-long scheme which runs at weekends.

By Michelle Henderson

November 11 2024, 4:56 pm

Some services will be free between midnight and 3:30am. Image: Paul Glendell/DC Thomson.

Are you planning a night out in Aberdeen but not sure how to get home?

Well, this may just be the answer to your prayers.

Aberdeen City Council has announced the return of the night bus scheme, beginning this weekend.

10 routes across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have been selected as part of the scheme.

Every weekend from now until January 5, late-night buses will be free of charge, helping revellers get home safe and save money.

All services will operate on Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning only, from midnight to approximately 3.30am.

First bus turning right in Aberdeen — Aberdeen City Council has announced the return of the bargain bus scheme. Image: Flickr.

Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill hopes the venture will encourage people to enjoy the city this festive season.

He said: “I am delighted that the council is able to provide these free night bus services. Aberdeen’s night buses were very popular in the past.

“I’m sure they will be just as popular this year, especially during the festive period when more people than normal are out enjoying the cafes, restaurants, and pubs in the city centre.”

The provision of the night bus services will be funded from bus lane enforcement revenue.

David Adam, Operations Manager for First Aberdeen, added: “We are absolutely delighted to be running Aberdeen’s night bus network over the festive period.”

All you need to know about Aberdeen’s night buses

We’ve put together a list of all the services included in the scheme.

N1, city centre – Dubford/Ashwood/Danestone, via King Street;
N61, city centre – Ellon via Balmedie and Newburgh;
N17, city centre – Bucksburn/Dyce, via Great Northern Road;
N9, city centre – Inverurie, via Blackburn and Kintore, via Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI);
N12, Torry – Northfield/Northfield – Torry, via city centre and Rosemount;
N23, city centre – Kingswells, via Summerhill and Sheddocksley;
N6, city centre – Westhill, via Queens Road;
N201, city centre – Banchory, via Cults and Peterculter, via North Deeside Road;
N18, city centre – Kincorth/Cove;
N7, Garthdee – Stonehaven/Stonehaven – Garthdee, via city centre, Portlethen and Newtonhill.

Full route and timetable information is at Weekend Night Bus Services | Aberdeen City Council