How to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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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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from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

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

Our recommendation

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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
    10:50 AM3h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 AM3h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    2:25 PMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ScotrailY38533
    11:30 AM2h20
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    1:50 PMAberdeen station (ABD)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC41108
    10:31 AM2h32
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    1:03 PMAberdeen station (ABD)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailY38530
    9:30 AM2h22
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:52 AMAberdeen station (ABD)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • ScotrailY38526
    8:31 AM2h28
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:59 AMAberdeen station (ABD)
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM3h30
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    12:40 PMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM3h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:20 PMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 AM3h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    10:10 AMAberdeen, Guild Street
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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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 options to travel between Edinburgh and Aberdeen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Aberdeen:
  • 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.
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 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Manchester, Inverness, Dundee. 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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