The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Stonehaven
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stonehaven will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Stonehaven on Wed, Feb 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Stonehaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stonehaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Edinburgh to Stonehaven Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:39AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:39AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:41AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:39PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:41PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:09PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:41PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:08PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:46PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:09PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:07PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:37PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Stonehaven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Stonehaven buses for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 3:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:25 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:41 AM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h54 | 5:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:39 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h26 | 6:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h59 | 6:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h40 | 4:25 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 6h01 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h35 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 6:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:41 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h54 | 8:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 6:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 5h25 | 8:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:08 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h52 | 10:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h55 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:46 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h19 | 10:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 6h07 | 11:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 10:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:43 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h22 | 12:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:09 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h41 | 12:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:07 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h43 | 1:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 12:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:37 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h28 | 2:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:01 PM Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 5h49 | 2:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3h30 | 2:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 9:35 AM Edinburgh | 3h35 | 1:10 PM Stonehaven | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Stonehaven buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Scottish Citylink, Megabus or Stagecoach East Scotland to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Stonehaven.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Scottish Citylink, Megabus or Stagecoach East Scotland to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Stonehaven.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Stonehaven.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Stonehaven
Buses from Edinburgh to Stonehaven run on average 33 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus from Edinburgh to StonehavenYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Stonehaven with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, FlixBus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Stonehaven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Edinburgh to Stonehaven
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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