The average bus between Aberdeen and Machrihanish takes 12h 54m and the fastest bus takes 9h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Machrihanish. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Aberdeen and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 1:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Machrihanish? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
Aberdeen to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Machrihanish bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Bus Terminus station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Machrihanish is 294.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Turning Area via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 9h 55m.