How to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 154 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
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Aberdeen to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Aberdeen → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ridebus
FlixBus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 19 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 19 | 05:00 | 22:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Aberdeen to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Aberdeen to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Edinburgh from Aberdeen?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Aberdeen to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €13 to €18. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 18m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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