Your Aberdeen Commute: Getting to Campus from ABeleven

We’re delighted to welcome ABeleven to the Prestige Student Living brand, and you can live here for the 2027/28 academic year! That makes now the perfect time to explore how to get to campus from the property and make your Aberdeen commute as simple as possible.

The city has two universities that lie on opposite sides of Aberdeen. The University of Aberdeen’s traditional main campus can be found in Old Aberdeen to the north, while Robert Gordon University (RGU) can be found in Garthdee to the south-west. Each is just a short bus ride from ABeleven.

How to Get to Robert Gordon University

By bus, you can take four different routes to RGU. Any of the First bus 1, 1A, 1B, or 2 services will take you to Garthdee campus along Union Street. If you’re a little further away from home, you can also hop on the 1A at Holburn Street, close to ABeleven.

The journey to campus will take around 20 minutes most days, giving you time to prepare before heading out the door.

Getting to the University of Aberdeen

There are even more buses taking students to the University of Aberdeen! A total of six different services can be accessed from ABeleven, making getting here even easier. While the 1, 1B, 2, 18, and 20 all carry you near to campus, the 19 is the service you want. Its last stop is the main campus, meaning even on your worst day you’ll get to campus.

From ABeleven, the trip takes around half an hour, once again leaving you plenty of time to shower and grab a coffee en route to your lectures.

Free Bus Travel in Scotland

If you’re under 22 and living in Scotland, you are entitled to a Young Person’s Free Bus Travel pass. This covers most local buses, meaning your travel costs are wiped from your budget from day one. To apply for yours, simply visit getyournec.scot and begin the process. The pass can take around 10 days to arrive, though. The pass doesn’t cover some night buses and sightseeing tours.

What if You’re Over 22?

First Aberdeen’s student tickets are the next best thing. A day ticket costs £4.95, a week costs £23.50 and a month costs £81.

If you’re only on campus a few days a week, look at the 5-in-7 bundle instead. It gives you five days of travel within a week for £20, so you only pay for the days you use.

Forget the Bus on a Sunny Day

RGU is little over half an hour’s walk from ABeleven, and the building has plenty of bike storage if you’d rather ride your bike. It’s a nice way to start your day. Union Street and Aberdeen railway station on Guild Street are both within walking distance too, which makes weekends away easy to plan.

More to Know

• Studying medicine? The University of Aberdeen’s Foresterhill campus is about 1.7 miles from ABeleven.
• A National Entitlement Card used as your matriculation card won’t give you free bus travel, so apply for a separate one.
• First Aberdeen’s student tickets need official student ID from Scotland, so keep your university card in your pocket.

A smooth commute gives you more time for the things that matter, from long library sessions to slow Sunday mornings. Explore our rooms at ABeleven today, and discover a calm, well-connected base for your time in Aberdeen.