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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Aberdeen to Edinburgh:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Edinburgh
How to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street9:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street9:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L870751:11 PM2h18Aberdeen station (ABD)3:29 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
K616638:20 AM2h34Aberdeen station (ABD)10:54 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$191One-way0 transfers- L870858:05 PM2h41Aberdeen station (ABD)10:46 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$231One-way0 transfers
- C019606:18 PM2h31Aberdeen station (ABD)8:49 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Edinburgh:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 46 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
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