Perth to Aberdeen bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Perth to Aberdeen

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$10

Average price

$11

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 4 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

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 $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Perth for Aberdeen on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.

FlixBus
09:50PM2h00
Perth
11:50PMAberdeen
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:55PM2h00
Perth
10:55PMAberdeen
$101One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
06:50PM2h20
Perth
09:10PMAberdeen
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:35AM2h00
Perth
01:35PMAberdeen
$111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:05PM2h00
Perth
09:05PMAberdeen
$121One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Perth to Aberdeen

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 €7. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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Train

€9

Average price

Cheapest

€33

Average price

2h 31m

Average total duration

2h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Perth to Aberdeen Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:05AM
Arrival Time
02:05AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:50AM
Arrival Time
02:50AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:10AM
Arrival Time
10:10AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:40AM
Arrival Time
10:40AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:35AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:35AM
Arrival Time
01:35PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:10PM
Arrival Time
02:10PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:35PM
Arrival Time
02:35PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:05PM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:35PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
04:10PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:40PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:35PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
06:05PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:10PM
Arrival Time
08:10PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
08:35PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:05PM
Arrival Time
10:05PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:50PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:05PM
Arrival Time
12:05AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:50PM
Arrival Time
12:50AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:50PM
Arrival Time
01:50AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$12

Live departures

Perth to Aberdeen bus times

The table below shows live departures for Perth to Aberdeen buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 1:48 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:10 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
4:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:40 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
4:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
5:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
6:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:40 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
6:40 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:10 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
8:10 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:35 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
8:35 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:00 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
10:00 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:05 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
10:05 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:50 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
11:50 PM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:05 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
12:05 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
12:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:50 PM Perth, Broxden Park and Ride
2h00
1:50 AM Aberdeen, Guild Street0 transfersDirect
Friday, November 7
meinfernbus_flixbus11:35 AM Perth
2h00
1:35 PM Aberdeen0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Perth to Aberdeen

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
72 miles (116 km)
Average bus duration
2h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€7)
Buses per day
53
Direct buses
43
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:50

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Perth to Aberdeen start from as low as $8 (€7) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $10 (€9) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Perth to AberdeenYou can travel by bus between Perth to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
FlixBus frequency
23 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€6)
Megabus frequency
40 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

FAQs: Bus from Perth to Aberdeen

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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Perth to Aberdeen can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Perth to Aberdeen is $14 (€12); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Perth to Aberdeen bus time is 1 h 50 min   covering the 72 mile (116 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Perth to Aberdeen leaves at 1: 10AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Perth to Aberdeen leaves at 11: 50PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Perth to Aberdeen without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There are 42 direct buses from Perth to Aberdeen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Perth to Aberdeen bus with Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey between Perth and Aberdeen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Aberdeen, Guild Street, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Aberdeen from Perth is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Perth to Aberdeen by bus is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Perth and Aberdeen including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Perth to Aberdeen:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Perth to Aberdeen for bus company FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Aberdeen are:
  • Aberdeen Maritime Museum, a museum showcasing the city's maritime history and North Sea oil industry
  • St Machar's Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning architecture and a rich history dating back to the 12th century
  • Duthie Park, a large public park featuring beautiful gardens, a boating pond, and the David Welch Winter Gardens
  • The Gordon Highlanders Museum, a museum dedicated to the history of the Gordon Highlanders regiment
  • Footdee (Fittie), a quaint and picturesque fishing village with charming cottages and a unique layout.
The best things to do in Aberdeen include:
  • Aberdeen Art Gallery, a recently renovated gallery housing an impressive collection of fine art and contemporary works
  • Take a walk along the Aberdeen Beach Esplanade, offering stunning views of the North Sea and a variety of cafes and restaurants
  • Visit the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, a beautiful and serene garden located within the University of Aberdeen
  • Explore the historic Provost Skene's House, a 16th-century townhouse showcasing period rooms and local history
  • Enjoy a performance at His Majesty's Theatre, a grand Edwardian theatre hosting a variety of shows and performances.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Perth to Aberdeen depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Perth to Aberdeen, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Perth to Aberdeen.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Perth to Aberdeen:
    • FlixBus
      • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Perth to Aberdeen:
    • FlixBus
      • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
    Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Perth to Aberdeen. The following conditions apply:
    • FlixBus
      • Small pets in carriers allowed
      • Guide dogs travel for free.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Perth to Aberdeen with the following bus company: FlixBus
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Perth to Aberdeen with the following bus company: FlixBus.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Perth to Aberdeen with the following bus company: FlixBus.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Perth to Aberdeen

    Perth
    Aberdeen
    The major bus station for departures in Perth is Perth, Broxden Park and Ride. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Perth, Broxden Park and Ride for your trip from Perth to Aberdeen.
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    Perth, Leonard Street (Oasis Church Perth)
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