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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 an average ticket price of lei82 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 lei82, while a train costs an average of lei223.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei223 Average price | lei82 Average price Cheapest | lei405 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m 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 lei141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen costing on average lei223.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 32m by train vs 2h 34m by car) and roughly lei182 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei223 vs lei405). 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 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.
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h55Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 PMAberdeen, Guild Streetlei651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM3h55Edinburgh, Bus Station8:10 PMAberdeen, Guild Streetlei651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C146289:30 AM2h26Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:56 AMAberdeen station (ABD)lei2161One-way0 transfers
Other options
C019438:34 PM2h43Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:17 PMAberdeen station (ABD)lei1391One-way0 transfers- C01971+L8843510:31 AM4h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:44 PMDyce (Aberdeen Airport) (DYC)lei1481One-way1 transfer
- G802162:32 PM2h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:12 PMAberdeen station (ABD)lei1611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 PM3h29Edinburgh, Bus Station11:59 PMAberdeen, Guild Streetlei681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:35 AM3h30Edinburgh, Bus Station3:05 PMAberdeen, Guild Streetlei681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 PM3h30Edinburgh, Bus Station9:45 PMAberdeen, Guild Streetlei681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:
A bus is lei141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen costing on average lei223.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 34 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 FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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