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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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m 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 $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 32m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 vs $85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street12:55 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L870751:11 PM2h18Aberdeen station (ABD)3:29 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
G006679:35 PM2h24Aberdeen station (ABD)11:59 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$131One-way0 transfers- G011538:20 AM2h34Aberdeen station (ABD)10:54 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$261One-way0 transfers
- L870879:06 PM2h24Aberdeen station (ABD)11:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 PM3h30Aberdeen, Guild Street9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street6:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM3h25Aberdeen, Guild Street7:55 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Edinburgh:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 40 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 to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
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