Travel by bus to RGU!

You can travel to RGU's Garthdee Campus with frequent services from First Bus.

Service 1: RGU to Danestone via Auchinyell Road - Broomhill Rd - Union Street - King Street - Ellon Road

Service 1A: RGU Garthdee to Castle Street via Auchinyell Road - Broomhill Rd - Union Street - King Street

Service 1B: RGU Garthdee/Bridge Street to Dubford via Union Street - Bridge Of Don - Greenbrae Drive

Service 2: RGU Garthdee Road to Ashwood via Ellon Road - King Street - Union Street - Broomhill Road - Auchinyell Road

Click here to view timetables for these services.


Network Map

A number of our services run close to your University or College, click here to view our network map, or for timetable details - click here.


Ticket Information

First Aberdeen only accepts valid official Student ID from Scotland.

 

STUDENT TICKETS

 

Two-Trip 24hr

Two single tickets for those who only travel twice in one day.
Valid for 24 hours once activated.

£4.70

First Day 

Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen buses for a day.
Valid on the day activated.

£4.40

First Week

Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen buses for a week.
Valid on the day activated.

£18.60

First Month

Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen buses for a month.
Valid on the day activated.

£63.00

First Academic Year 

Unlimited travel from 20th September to 19th August 2023.
Ticket is valid for 52 weeks.

£380.00

Flexible Tickets

FirstDay 3-in-7 Bundle

The 3 Day Bundle is valid for use over 7 days.
Valid on the day activated.
Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen bus services for a day.

£12.60

FirstDay 5-in-7 Bundle

The 5 Day Bundle is valid for use over 7 days.
Valid on the day activated.
Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen bus services for a day.

£17.50

FirstDay 15-in-28 Bundle

The 15 Day Bundle is valid for use over 28 days.
Valid on the day activated.
Unlimited travel on all First Aberdeen bus services for a day.

£51.30

What to know before you travel:

First Bus App - In addition to planning your journey and buying your tickets on your phone, you can now check live seat availability on your bus before it arrives at your stop! Our app is free to download.

Apple store travel app link Android store travel app link

Flexible tickets - We understand that your travel habits may have changed and you may not travel to campus as frequently. We have a number of flexible ticket options to suit you and your routine - including ticket bundle options on our app.

In ranges of 3-in-7 days, 5-in-7 days or 15-in-28 days they can be activated when you need them! The remaining tickets will be stored on your phone until next time. Click here to find out more.

Ways to Pay: We still accept cash on board, but there are a number of cashless ways to pay available:
- Contactless Card Payments.
- Express Mode for Apple Pay.
- Buy tickets on the First Bus App, where you can store tickets on your phone and scan as you board your service.

You can also choose to pay via Tap On, Tap Off - find out more here. 

Check out our ticket range, offering greater flexibility and value when you travel by bus. 

Click here to view tickets.


Travel with First Bus

FREQUENCY

Our services offer frequent links to Campus and Aberdeen City Centre.

CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

No cash? No problem. Secure payments are now available on all of our buses.

FIRST BUS APP

Download the new First Bus App to plan journeys and buy tickets all in one place! You can also view live seat availability on board your service.

CONNECTING JOURNEYS

We are proud to serve Aberdeen. As well as travel to and from campus, you can travel throughout the city on our services.