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Compare train and bus for Stonehaven to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stonehaven to Edinburgh 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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$27 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stonehaven to Edinburgh:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stonehaven to Edinburgh costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Stonehaven to Edinburgh
How to get from Stonehaven to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stonehaven to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:10 PM3h20Stonehaven10:30 PMEdinburgh$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 PM3h20Stonehaven10:30 PMEdinburgh$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 PM3h20Stonehaven10:30 PMEdinburgh$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM3h25Stonehaven7:55 PMEdinburgh$141One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM3h25Stonehaven12:55 AMEdinburgh$151One-way0 transfers
12:30 PM3h30Stonehaven4:00 PMEdinburgh$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stonehaven to Edinburgh:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stonehaven to Edinburgh costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stonehaven and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stonehaven station (STN) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Smith & Sons to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail.
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