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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
194 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
Ember
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$20.25–$29.11
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
3h 5m
Hourly
$17.72–$26.58
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
3h 5m
Hourly
$39.24–$54.43
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Ember
Website
3h 36m
Hourly
+44 (0)131 510 4007
+44 (0)131 510 4007
[email protected]
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Train operators
Found: 3
Cross Country
Website
LNER
Website
ScotRail
Website
Cross Country
Website
2h 28m
4 times a week
$88.60–$253.16
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
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LNER
Website
2h 36m
4 times a day
$107.59–$164.55
+44 345 722 5333
+44 345 722 5333
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
2h 20m
Every 2 hours
$49.37–$107.59
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to bus which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen City. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Brebner Terrace via Guild Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City is 206 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus from?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train from?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $42.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $29.35 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Aberdeen Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

Book your Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen City?

There are 615+ hotels available in Aberdeen City. Prices start at $56.02 per night.
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