How to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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Travel Information from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

Distance92 miles (148 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$10 - $20
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 2 h 56 min
Fastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 2 h 22 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or ScotRail

Travel 92 miles (148 km) by bus or train to Aberdeen from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

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from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM3h35
Edinburgh, Bus Station
02:10PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM3h35
Edinburgh, Bus Station
02:10PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY65946
11:30AM2h20
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:50PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERY23476
10:28AM2h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$291One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY65940
09:30AM2h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:52AMAberdeen station (ABD)
$451One-way
0 transfers
LNERY23477
02:30PM2h36
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
05:06PMAberdeen station (ABD)
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM3h30
Edinburgh, Bus Station
03:05PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35PM3h35
Edinburgh, Bus Station
04:10PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:10AM4h25
Edinburgh, Bus Station
01:35PMAberdeen, Guild Street
$171One-way
1 transfer

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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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FAQs: 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.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Aberdeen from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

The fastest way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 22 min.

There are alternative travel options to Aberdeen that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 56 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is:

  • 48 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

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

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

  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
  • Trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen most often leave from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Aberdeen.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:

  • You can travel by bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Ember, and you can find FlixBus Edinburgh to Aberdeen tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with ScotRail, LNER, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper. Cheap tickets can be found for $20 (€18) with LNER from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

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

  • Direct buses with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink or Ember with 28 direct buses per day.
  • 5 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper.

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

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Manchester or Inverness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aberdeen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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