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Buchan Express
Overview
OperatorStagecoach Bluebird

The Buchan Express is a series of bus routes starting in Aberdeen. It is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird.

History

The Buchan Express brand was introduced in 2015, coinciding with the introduction of 17 new Plaxton Elite-i vehicles. The routes previously operated under the Buchan Link brand. At this time, the routes were carrying around 25,000 people per week.

Criticism

The new coaches were criticised for multiple accessibility problems, despite meeting disability regulations. As a result, in 2017 the steps within the coaches were modified and additional bell pushes were added.

Routes

Number Start End Via Ref.
X60 Aberdeen bus station Peterhead Balmedie (Sunday Only), Ellon, Hatton
61 Bus station Peterhead Balmedie, (Most Services), Newburgh (Most Services), Ellon, Hatton
X63 Bus station Peterhead Balmedie, Newburgh, Cruden Bay
X65 Bus station Ellon Balmedie, Foveran
X67 Bus station Fraserburgh Ellon, Clola, Mintlaw, New Leeds
(X)68 Bus station Fraserburgh Ellon, Clola, Mintlaw, Fetterangus, Strichen, Memsie

References

  1. Gray, Tamsin (18 September 2018). "Claims north-east bus name is 'false advertising' as slow journeys cause misery". Press and Journal. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  2. "Stagecoach North Scotland launches new Buchan Xpress coach fleet". Coach & Bus Week. 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  3. "Luxury coaches take to the road". Ellon Times. 8 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  4. "Buchan Xpress coaches to have steps modified". Buchan Observer. 19 August 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  5. King, Joshua (20 February 2016). "Buses to up game for disabled". The Press & Journal. Archived from the original on 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. "Kincardine and Mearns area bus forum" (PDF). 29 March 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
  7. McLaren, Andy (22 March 2017). "Stagecoach Buchan Xpress buses refitted after access issues raised". Evening Express. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  8. ^ "X60/61/X63" (PDF). Stagecoach. 16 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. "X65" (PDF). 16 August 2021.
  10. ^ "X67/X68" (PDF). Stagecoach. 16 August 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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