Hospital Services
Travel Links to ARI
We understand that many of our customers are key workers who may need to travel to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI).
Please see below services which drop off a short distance from ARI.
First Aberdeen Operated Services
> Service 3 – Mastrick to Cove/Charleston (via Aberdeen City Centre).
This service stop located on Foresterhill Road is directly at ARI.
Click here to view timetable for Service 3.
> Service 8A - Dubford to ARI (via Hilton Drive)
This service stops are located on Cornhill Road and at ARI Main Entrance. This service operates Monday to Saturday only.
Click here to view timetable for Service 8A.
> Service 23 – Heathryfold to Sheddocksley (via City Centre)
This service stop located on Westburn Road is at the junction of Foresterhill Road.
Click here to view timetable for Service 23.
There are a number of First Aberdeen Services which operate a short walk from ARI:
> Service 11 – Woodend to Northfield (via City Centre).
This service stop located on Cairncry Road is a 14mins walk to ARI.
Click here to view timetable for Service 11.
> Service 12 – Heathryfold to Torry (via City Centre)
This service stops located on Back Hilton Road and Hilton Drive are a 18mins walk to ARI.
Click here to view timetable for Service 12.
> Service 13 – Scatterburn to Seaton Golf Links (via Summerhill and City Centre).
This service stop located on King’s Gate is a 13mins walk to ARI.
Click here to view timetable for Service 13.
> Service X27 – Guild Street to Kirkhill Industrial Estate (via Hilton, P&J Live, Aberdeen Airport and the heliports)
This service stop located on Westburn Drive is a 14mins walk to ARI.
Click here to view timetable for Service X27.
NHS Hospital Services
Please see below list of services which serve NHS Hospital Sites throughout Aberdeen. Click here to view timetables.
Hospital | Service | Frequency |
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital Aberdeen Maternity Hospital |
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Up to every 10 mins 2 journeys – Monday to Saturday. Up to every 10 mins whithin a 13-18mins walk Up to every 20 mins Up to every 10 mins Up to every 20 mins Peak time only - Monday to Friday only |
Royal Cornhill Hospital |
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Up to every 20 mins Up to every 10 mins whithin a 8-15mins walk Up to every 10 mins Up to every 10 mins Every 60 mins. Up to every 10 mins Peak time only - Monday to Friday only |
Woodend Hospital |
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Up to every 20 mins Up to every 10 mins whithin a 14-15mins walk Up to every 10 mins Up to every 20 mins |
Albyn Hospital |
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Up to every 20 mins Up to every 20 mins Up to every 10 mins whithin a short walk Up to every 15 mins Up to every 15 mins Up to every 30 mins Up to every 20 mins Every 60 mins. Up to every 15 mins Peak time only - Monday to Friday only |
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