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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€11
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 22 m
Buses on Sep 05
40
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dyce to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dyce to Edinburgh will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 40 buses from Dyce to Edinburgh, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dyce to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a flight costs an average of €158.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €158 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dyce to Edinburgh:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dyce to Edinburgh costing on average €26.
A bus is €149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dyce to Edinburgh costing on average €158.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Flight takes on average 5h 30m.
Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:11PM | Duration 4h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:41PM | Duration 4h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:03PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:08AM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:14AM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
The table below shows live departures for Dyce to Edinburgh buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h10 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h09 | 10:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h30 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h09 | 11:39 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 11:30 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h11 | 12:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h50 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h11 | 1:11 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h14 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 1:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h11 | 3:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h30 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h09 | 5:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h25 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h09 | 7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h25 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h30 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h31 | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h25 | 7:55 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h50 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h26 | 9:56 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h30 | 9:00 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h03 | 11:03 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h08 | 12:08 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h04 | 12:14 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 3h10 | 11:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h45 | 12:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dyce to Edinburgh run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Edinburgh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Edinburgh trip today.
Scotland's flagship museum covers science, design, natural history, and world cultures in a landmark building with excellent family appeal.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance onward, set dramatically on The Mound in the city centre.
Gallery of modern and contemporary art in a neoclassical building with sculpture park, strong changing exhibitions, and a peaceful setting.
Historic spine of the Old Town linking the castle and palace, lined with closes, landmarks, performers, shops, and layered city history.
Elegant shopping boulevard in the New Town with castle views, gardens below, major monuments, and strong access to central attractions.
Extinct volcano in Holyrood Park climbed for sweeping city views, sunrise walks, and one of Edinburgh's most memorable outdoor experiences.
A rich savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats, suet, onion and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties. Scotland’s national dish and central to Burns Suppers.
Mashed turnips and potatoes, usually served with haggis. This classic Scottish side is a staple of traditional Edinburgh meals.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions in milk or cream. Strongly linked to Scotland’s fishing heritage and widely loved in Edinburgh.
Refined Scottish fine dining in the Balmoral Hotel, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic oyster bar and restaurant serving Scottish seafood, shellfish and game in a lively, classic Victorian dining room.
Celebrated modern Scottish restaurant focused on local produce, creative small plates and a relaxed but high-quality neighbourhood feel.
Edinburgh is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels surge in festival season, dining is mid-to-high, and transit is reasonable but not especially cheap for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dyce to Edinburgh by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dyce to Edinburgh buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House. Use this guide to compare Dyce and Edinburgh bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Edinburgh, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, St Andrew's House: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1). ATMs are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1).
Available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh, Zoo North (Stop 1): Bus stop is accessible with a curbside stop.
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