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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh bus Station and Aberdeen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh bus Station to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh bus Station to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh bus Station and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh bus Station is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 12:09 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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    train train 2h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 46m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 6m • Direct
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    train train 2h 42m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 36m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh bus Station to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.

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