How to travel from Edinburgh to Stonehaven

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Stonehaven including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stonehaven:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stonehaven costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Stonehaven take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is approximately 79 miles (128 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Stonehaven is:

• Around 34 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Stonehaven 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 Stonehaven:

• Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Stonehaven station (STN).
• 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 Stonehaven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Stonehaven by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Stonehaven by bus.

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

• 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
• 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Stonehaven to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

A visit to Stonehaven can be enjoyed in 1-2 days, allowing time to explore Dunnottar Castle, stroll along the picturesque harbor, and visit the Stonehaven War Memorial.