How to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 29m by bus, 1 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.
154 km
Edinburgh to Aberdeen: 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.
- 1Edinburgh → Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & RidebusCity transit·10m
- 2Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride → Aberdeenbus
FlixBus·2h 59m
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 Edinburgh to Aberdeen
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:05 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 06:05 | 23:45 |
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
FlixBusEdinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride-AberdeenBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Aberdeen works
Start with a City transit bus from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride, about 10 min. Transfer in Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride and continue by FlixBus bus on to Aberdeen (2h 59m). In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 29m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Aberdeen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
The most useful route takes about 3h 29m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Aberdeen from Edinburgh?
About 154 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Aberdeen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €20. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?
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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