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The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen

Composite routes from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen

Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
258 km.
from $14

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69

Ember

Phone:
+44 (0)131 510 4007
Email:
Website:
ember.to/
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86
Bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49

Train operators

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$82.28

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$101.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen is to bus which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride and arriving at Aberdeen Coach Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between The Scottish Borders and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and Aberdeen is 258 km. The road distance is 257.8 km.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $51.09 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen bus from?

The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen train from?

The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $51.09 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen bus arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

What is the time difference between The Scottish Borders and Aberdeen?

It is currently 13:02 at both, The Scottish Borders and Aberdeen.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen train arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen?

Book your The Scottish Borders to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 586+ hotels available in Aberdeen. Prices start at $51.34 per night.
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