The average bus between Banff and Portlethen takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. There is a bus service every few hours from Banff to Portlethen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Banff and Portlethen. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Banff is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Portlethen at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at The Square and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Banff to Portlethen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Banff station and arriving at Portlethen station via The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Banff to Portlethen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Union Road station.
Banff to Portlethen bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Terrace Gardens station.
The distance between Banff and Portlethen is 71.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Union Road to Roadside of Cookston via The Square, Union Terrace Gardens, and Music Hall in around 2h 48m.