Edinburgh to Aberdeen City Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City takes 4h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 34m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £18
Average price: Every 3 hours
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3h 57m

£15–24

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Aberdeen City at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:15 PM → 8:23 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 10:01 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
10:15 PM → 6:36 AM
Arrives next day
8h 21m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 12:09 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:53 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Edinburgh to Aberdeen City buses

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