19/08/2026
Here is some information on the buses this weekend if you are attending the Lonach Highland Gathering & Games
Getting to the games by bus? Here’s everything you need to know!
Services 208, 209 and 210 are open to everyone and there’s no need to book simply pay on board or purchase your ticket via the app. We recommend downloading the Stagecoach app in advance so you can plan your journey, track your bus and purchase your ticket.
Timetables for the bus sservices can be found here:https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/North%20Scotland/Bluebird/Temp/Lonach%20Games%20Service.pdf
Will buses wait for connections? 🚌
Unfortunately connections cannot be guaranteed as event buses can be affected by traffic and delays. Please allow plenty of extra time for your journey on busy Highland Games days.
Ticket prices 💰
Service 208 – Ballater
Deeside DayRider – £13.60
Deeside Group DayRider – £34.00 for up to 5 people
Service 209 – Aboyne
Deeside DayRider – £13.60
Deeside Group DayRider – £34.00 for up to 5 people
Service 210 – Kemnay / Alford
Donside DayRider – £13.60
Donside Group DayRider – £34.00 for up to 5 people
Travelling from further afield?
Bluebird Explorer DayRider – £21.30
Bluebird Explorer Group DayRider – £53.30 for up to 5 people
Tickets can be purchased on board the buses or through the Stagecoach app.
National Entitlement Card holders can travel free on any of the Stagecoach services.
Please note that busses are run by Stagecoach and not Lonach so we are unable to help with tickets.