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Compare bus and train 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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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$36 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus10:50 AM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$161One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:50 AM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y3853311:30 AM2h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:50 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$731One-way0 transfers
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C4110810:31 AM2h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:03 PMAberdeen station (ABD)$291One-way0 transfers
Y385309:30 AM2h22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:52 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$731One-way0 transfers
Y385268:31 AM2h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:59 AMAberdeen station (ABD)$731One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM3h30Edinburgh, Bus Station12:40 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:45 PM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station4:20 PMAberdeen, Guild Street$161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:35 AM3h35Edinburgh, Bus Station10:10 AMAberdeen, Guild Street$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Aberdeen costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 51 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Ember to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 18 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Ember.
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