Local Travel

From the Airport to City Centre

Stagecoach Bluebird Bus-Jet Service 727

The Jet Service 727 will take you direct from Aberdeen Union Square bus station to Aberdeen Airport terminal. The fleet of Jet 727 buses feature contactless payments, leather seats, free wi-fi and USB charging available on board. 

The service runs on a 10-minute frequency throughout the day Monday - Friday and up to every 20 minutes at the weekend. Running 7 days a week.

Stagecoach Website

Fares: 
Aberdeen City Dayrider: £4.20 (valid for unlimited travel on service 727 all day) 
Aberdeen City 7 Day Megarider (one week): £14.20

How to pay: 
Cash (change given), Contactless Card Payments, Mobile tickets with Stagecoach Bus App, Online (smart cards) Saltire Concession Card

From the City Centre to the University

First Bus

The Old Aberdeen campus is served by the following routes: 1, 1B, 2, 19 & 20.

To view route maps and more information, visit the First Bus website

Stagecoach

The Old Aberdeen campus is served by the following routes: 727 & X60

To view route maps and more information, visit the Stagecoach Website

Fares

Day tickets are available for £5.10 offering unlimited travel in a 24 hour period. Single journey tickets start from £1.95.

How to pay:

Contactless Card Payments, Mobile tickets with Bus App

Taxis Companies:

Rainbow City Taxis - 01224 878787

Comcabs - 01224 353535

Central Taxis - 01224 898989.

Should you require assistance in contacting a taxi company please ask one of the event organisers for help.

Fares:

All taxi fares are metered.

How to Pay:

Cash payments (change given) and many vehicles are fitted with Chip & PIN payment terminals (a transaction charge applies).

Journey Times:

In light traffic, a journey to Aberdeen International Airport from the Suttie Centre takes about about 15 minutes and costs roughly £20-£25. A journey from the Suttie Centre to the city centre takes roughly 10 minutes and would cost roughly £10-£15.

Fares and journey times will be greater when traffic is heavy. Please ensure you provide plenty of time to book your taxi.

Electric bikes are available to hire in Aberdeen thanks to the partnership with Big Issue eBikes and Aberdeen City Council. 

The bikes can be hired through the Big Issue eBikes app and are available in around 40 places in the city.

For more information visit bigissue.bike