The average bus between Ellon and Portlethen takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellon 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 5 times a day between Ellon and Portlethen. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Portlethen at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Town Hall and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ellon 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 Ellon to Portlethen. However, there are services departing from Ellon station and arriving at Portlethen station via Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Ellon to Portlethen bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, depart from Market Street station.
Ellon to Portlethen bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
The distance between Ellon and Portlethen is 33.9 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Roadside of Cookston via Town Hall and Union Square Bus Station in around 2h 28m.