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from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

You can get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.

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To get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on Sep 25 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:20AMEdinburgh, Elder Street3h05 01:25PMAberdeen, Guild Street

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$311One-way

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10:20AMEdinburgh, Elder Street3h05 01:25PMAberdeen, Guild Street

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$311One-way

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03:31PMEdinburgh Waverley2h21 05:52PMAberdeen

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$381One-way

03:20PMEdinburgh, Elder Street3h10 06:30PMAberdeen, Guild Street

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$331One-way

02:20PMEdinburgh, Elder Street3h05 05:25PMAberdeen, Guild Street

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$311One-way

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Fri
Sep 24

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$28

Sat
Sep 25

$61

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Sun
Sep 26

$45

$25

Mon
Sep 27

$38

$21

Tue
Sep 28

$29

$21

Wed
Sep 29

$28

$21

Thu
Sep 30

$28

$21

Fri
Oct 1

$29

$21

Sat
Oct 2

$38

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Sun
Oct 3

$45

$22

Mon
Oct 4

$19

$21

Tue
Oct 5

$19

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Wed
Oct 6

$19

Thu
Oct 7

$19

Fri
Oct 8

$19

Sat
Oct 9

$28

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Sun
Oct 10

$45

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Mon
Oct 11

$14

$15

Tue
Oct 12

$19

Wed
Oct 13

$19

Thu
Oct 14

$19

Travel Information to Aberdeen from Edinburgh

	Distance	92 miles (148 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$21 - $29
	Cheapest mode	Bus • $21 (€17) • 3 h 5 min
	Fastest mode	Train • $29 (€23) • 2 h 16 min
	Popular travel companies	Megabus or London North Eastern Railway

Travel 92 miles (148 km) by bus or train between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 16 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€17). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or London North Eastern Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

How to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, 93,67% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

What are the ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

You can travel to Aberdeen from Edinburgh 2 different ways: bus or train.

What is the cheapest way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $21 (€17) compared to other travel options to Aberdeen:

A bus is generally $8 (€7) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $29 (€23) from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

What is the fastest way to travel to Aberdeen from Edinburgh?

The quickest way to travel to Aberdeen from Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 16 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 3 h 5 min.

What is the distance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

You should expect to travel around 92 miles (148 km) between Edinburgh and Aberdeen.

How many services a day are there from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is:

Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Aberdeen from Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

Where do I depart from Edinburgh? Where do I arrive in Aberdeen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:

Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh, Elder Street to Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Most travelers board their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Aberdeen.

Which travel companies can get me from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Megabus to go to Aberdeen by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Edinburgh to Aberdeen tickets on Omio for $21 (€17).
London North Eastern Railway can get you to Aberdeen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Aberdeen for $29 (€23) on Omio.

Is there a way to travel directly from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:

You can travel directly by bus with Megabus.

Direct services to Aberdeen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Many of our customers traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen don't make Aberdeen their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Aberdeen are London, Glasgow or Dundee, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Aberdeen to any of these top destinations today!

How far in advance should I buy tickets to Aberdeen from Edinburgh online to get the best deals?

When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

Bus tickets cost on average $21 (€17) one way.
Train tickets are costing $29 (€23) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to Aberdeen online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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