Plan your journey with Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach who both run regular bus services to Ninewells.
Stagecoach bus services X7 and 39 run between Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary, offering a direct connection between the two hospitals. These services run up to every 30 minutes with limited stop journeys.
Alternative bus routes 73 and X54 also serve Ninewells Hospital hourly during the day.
There are electronic travel information boards within the main concourse detailing the times of next buses to leave and arrive at Ninewells.
From the bus terminus there is a short walk under cover to the main entrance.
Travelling to Ninewells
We would encourage staff, patients and visitors to consider alternative ways of getting to hospital such as using public transport, cycling, walking and arranging to be dropped off by a relative or friend.
If it is essential that you travel by car, please leave adequate time to find a space prior to your appointment.
NHS Tayside has a Car Parking Policy to balance the needs of staff, patients and visitors, and ensure our car parks continue to be fairly and effectively managed.
If it is essential that you travel by car, please leave adequate time to find a space prior to your appointment.
NHS Tayside has a Car Parking Policy to balance the needs of staff, patients and visitors, and ensure our car parks continue to be fairly and effectively managed.
Public Transport
Scottish Blue
Scottish Blue provide patient transport services to Ninewells Hospital from Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Dundee, Kirriemuir, Monifieth and Montrose from as little as £7.50.
Anyone can use this service and it’s available from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Passengers will be collected from their home and drivers are on hand to provide any extra support where required. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible with low floors and grab handles for easy access.
This service can be booked by calling Scottish Blue on 01382 339 633 or by booking online. It’s advised to book your seat or wheelchair space as early as possible.
Anyone can use this service and it’s available from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Passengers will be collected from their home and drivers are on hand to provide any extra support where required. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible with low floors and grab handles for easy access.
This service can be booked by calling Scottish Blue on 01382 339 633 or by booking online. It’s advised to book your seat or wheelchair space as early as possible.
Cycling
You may choose to cycle to hospital. Bike racks are available at Ninewells Hospital and there is an excellent network of cycling routes which can be found at sustrans.
Please note that bike locks are not provided at hospital sites and bikes and accessories are left at the owner’s risk.
Please note that bike locks are not provided at hospital sites and bikes and accessories are left at the owner’s risk.
Walking
If you prefer to walk to hospital, you can get a route map between any two points (e.g. your home and the hospital) by visiting www.walkit.com* the urban walking route planner. This website will give you information such as your journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving. It’s quick, free, healthy and green.
If you decide to walk to hospital, please consider whether you will need to be accompanied on your return trip home.
*NHS Tayside is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these services.
If you decide to walk to hospital, please consider whether you will need to be accompanied on your return trip home.
*NHS Tayside is not responsible for the content or accuracy of these services.
