Christmas with Xplore Dundee 2025
Dundee Christmas and New Year
Christmas and New Year 2025/26 service levels
Christmas Eve - The majority of buses will run to
Saturday timetable, with some buses finishing earlier 14 will run to a normal timetable
Christmas Day - No buses will run
Boxing Day - Sunday timetable
27th December - Saturday timetable
28th December - Sunday timetable
29th December - Normal timetable
30th December - Normal timetable
Hogmanay - The majority of buses will run to Saturday timetable, With some buses finishing earlier 14 will run to a normal timetable
New Year’s Day - No buses will run
2nd January - Sunday timetable
3rd January - Normal timetable
Fly service information
Christmas Eve- Normal timetable with early finishes
Last trips. 2230 from Dundee & 0000 from Edinburgh Airport
Christmas Day - No coaches will run
26th December - Normal timetable resuming at 0215 from Dundee & 0345 from Edinburgh Airport
Hogmanay - Normal timetable with early finishes
last trips 1930 from Dundee & 2100 from Edinburgh Airport
New Year's Day - No buses will run
2nd January - Normal timetable resuming at 0000 from Dundee & 0130 from Edinburgh Airport
Early Finishing Time
Buses will run to Saturday timetable with some journeys finishing slightly earlier.
1 - Last journey from City Centre will be 18:42. From St Mary's 19:13
5/5A - Last Journey from Ninewells > Barnhill 18:19
Last Journey from Barnhill > Ninewells 18:22
Last Journey from City Centre > Barnhill18:40
Last Journey from City Centre > Ninewells18:47
10 - Last Journey from Ninewells > Broughty Ferry 18:15
Last Journey from Broughty Ferry v>Ninewell 18:25
17 - Last Journey from City Centre > Whitfield 18:16
Last Journey from City Centre > Ninewells 18:34
Last Journey from Ninewells > City Centre 19:12
Last Journey from Whitfield > City Centre 18:55
18 - Last Journey from City Centre 18:50
Last Journey from Claverhouse 18:55
22 - Last Journey from Ninewells > City Centre19:10
Last Journey from Craigowl > City Centre 19:16
Last Journey from City Centre > Ninewells 18:45
Last Journey from City Centre > Craigow 18:52
28 - Last Journey from Myrekirk > City Centre 19:03
Last Journey from Douglas > City Centre 19:06
Last Journey from City Centre > Myrekirk 18:35
Last Journey from City Centre > Douglas 18:44
32 - Last Journey from City Centre18:30
Last Journey from Fintry19:04
33- Last Journey from City Centre 19:12
Last Journey from Whitfiel19:43
Customer Service Opening Times
Our Customer services team are here to help throughout the festive period. Check out their opening hours below.
Christmas Eve - 7am-5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
27th December - 7am - 5pm
28th December - Closed
29th December - 7am - 6pm
30th December - 7am-6pm
Hogmanay - 7am - 5pm
New Year's Day - Closed
2nd January - Closed
3rd January - 9am - 5pm
Things to do this Festive Season Things to do - Xplore Dundee
Christmas Elfstravanganza - 30th November – 24th December -Dundee Science Centre
Xplore the science behind Santa’s workshop with a range of activities and experiments with access to fascinating exhibitions and Christmas crafting.
Merry Ferry Elf Hunt - 20th November – 5th January
The North Pole elves have come to Broughty Ferry! Take part this festive season by finding the elves hiding in shop window around the town a fun challenge for all ages with prizes to be won.
Christmas in the square - 4th December - 31st December
City Square will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Get ready explore traditional market stalls brimming with local food, drink, and unique gifts, and enjoy all the fun of the fair. Every evening, there will be a spectacular light show, and for families, a bookable immersive Santa experience will spark joy for all ages.
Jack and the Beanstalk - 11th December – 21st December
Family pantomime at the Whitehall Theatre Dundee
Get ready for a giant adventure packed with laughter, excitement, and plenty of audience participation! The 2025 pantomime, Jack & The Beanstalk, promises to be bigger, bolder, and more bonkers than ever before.
Overgate Shopping Centre
The Overgate Shopping Centre boasts 60 outlets including Boots, Primark and The Fragrance Shop as well as plenty of eateries including favourites Five Guys, Frankie & Benny’s and Subway to name a few.
The Overgate is at the heart of the Xplore network, with buses every 15 minutes from Ninewells, Whitfield and frequent links from Craigowl, Barnhill and more.