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Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Perth to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth to Aberdeen will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Perth for Aberdeen on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Aberdeen:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Aberdeen costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 1m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:59PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €10 |
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Aberdeen buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 11:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 11:20 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 12:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 1:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:25 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 2:25 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 2:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 3:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 3:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 4:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 4:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 5:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 5:45 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 6:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 7:45 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 9:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 9:45 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 10:20 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 1h59 | 11:59 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride | 2h00 | 1:45 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Perth to Aberdeen run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 1h 59m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Aberdeen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aberdeen trip today.
Aberdeen's main art museum with strong Scottish collections, decorative arts, and major temporary exhibitions in a restored building.
Interactive maritime museum on the harbour, covering shipbuilding, fishing, and the offshore industry with excellent harbour views.
Award-winning museum of North Sea oil and gas, with interactive displays on offshore platforms, energy history, and future technology.
Aberdeen's grand main street, lined with granite architecture, shops, theatres, and key civic landmarks through the city centre.
Historic old town around the university, known for cobbled lanes, medieval buildings, and a calm atmosphere away from the centre.
Long sandy beach and promenade popular for walks, sea views, and easy access to leisure areas north of the harbour.
A rich local soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, onion and cream. It is closely tied to Aberdeen’s fishing heritage and is a classic North-East comfort dish.
Traditional Scottish porridge made with oats, often served with salt or cream. Oats are central to regional food culture and a longstanding breakfast staple.
A soft buttered rowie, also called an Aberdeen roll. Its flaky, salty texture makes it a distinctive local bakery specialty from the North-East.
Popular casual seafood spot by the harbour, valued for fresh fish, simple preparation and relaxed waterside atmosphere.
Refined fine dining in a historic setting, known for polished Scottish tasting menus and high-end local produce.
Stylish modern Scottish restaurant with a strong local reputation for seasonal dishes, seafood and carefully sourced produce.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis; cafes usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Perth to Aberdeen buses use the Perth, Broxden Park and Ride to Aberdeen, Guild Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Perth and Aberdeen bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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