What are the departure and arrival points in Edinburgh and in Aberdeen?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Aberdeen: Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen, International Airport. Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen.

Which travel companies can take me from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen: You can travel by bus to Aberdeen from Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus or Bus, and you can find FlixBus Edinburgh to Aberdeen tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio. You can go to Aberdeen from Edinburgh by train with ScotRail, East Coast, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for $21 (€19) with ScotRail from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on Omio.

Is there a direct service from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Aberdeen with the following travel companies: Direct bus available with Megabus or FlixBus 16 direct buses per day. 4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, East Coast 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 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

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Travel Information to Aberdeen from Edinburgh

Distance	92 miles (148 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$7 - $21
Cheapest mode	Bus • $7 (€6) • 2 h 56 min
Fastest mode	Train • $21 (€19) • 2 h 20 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus or ScotRail

Travel 92 miles (148 km) by train or bus 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.

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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.

09:15AM3h25

Edinburgh

12:40PMAberdeen, Guild Street

$181One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

06:35AM3h35

Edinburgh

10:10AMAberdeen, Guild Street

$151One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

11:30AM2h20

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

01:50PMAberdeen station (ABD)

$741One-way

0 transfers

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Train

Bus

10:27AM2h35

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

01:02PMAberdeen station (ABD)

$311One-way

0 transfers

03:30PM2h25

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

05:55PMAberdeen station (ABD)

$341One-way

0 transfers

02:31PM2h35

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

05:06PMAberdeen station (ABD)

$351One-way

0 transfers

10:35AM3h35

Edinburgh

02:10PMAberdeen, Guild Street

$211One-way

0 transfers

10:19AM2h56

Edinburgh

01:15PMAberdeen, Guild Street

$251One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM4h20

Edinburgh

01:35PMAberdeen, Guild Street

$181One-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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ScotRail, FlixBus and CrossCountry will get you between Edinburgh and Aberdeen at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

FAQs: 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.

There are 2 travel options to Aberdeen from Edinburgh. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Aberdeen:

Taking a bus costs $14 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).

The fastest way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 20 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:

Around 16 buses per day.
4 trains per day.

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

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

Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen, International Airport.
Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen depart from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen.

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

You can travel by bus to Aberdeen from Edinburgh with Megabus, FlixBus or Bus, and you can find FlixBus Edinburgh to Aberdeen tickets for $7 (€6) on Omio.
You can go to Aberdeen from Edinburgh by train with ScotRail, East Coast, CrossCountry or Caledonian Sleeper. You'll see cheap train tickets for $21 (€19) with ScotRail from Edinburgh to Aberdeen on Omio.

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

Direct bus available with Megabus or FlixBus 16 direct buses per day.
4 direct trains per day with ScotRail, East Coast 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 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Manchester or Inverness. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Edinburgh and Aberdeen itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Aberdeen and any of these top destinations today!

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