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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Aberdeen 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 43m. 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 $21.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m 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 Edinburgh to Aberdeen:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Aberdeen
How to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 PM3h29Edinburgh, Bus Station11:59 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:30 PM3h29Edinburgh, Bus Station11:59 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C146299:30 AM2h19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:49 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
C0197210:31 AM2h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:03 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$301One-way0 transfers- G802182:32 PM2h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:07 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$331One-way0 transfers
- C1463111:30 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:50 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 PM3h30Edinburgh, Bus Station1:45 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station4:20 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h55Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Aberdeen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Lothian Country Buses, Lothian Buses, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
- 14 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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