What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian is to bus and line 29 bus which costs £17 - £23 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

The distance between Aberdeen and Midlothian is 141 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Midlothian without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian without a car is to train and line 29 bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Midlothian bus from?

Aberdeen to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Midlothian bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Midlothian is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Aberdeen to Midlothian.

Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2805+ hotels available in Midlothian.

Aberdeen to Midlothian - 4 ways to travel via train, line 29 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 29 bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Terminusbus 29 / ...
3h 45m
£32–86
Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Terminusbus 29 / ...
5h 14m
£17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Shank Bridgebus X95
4h 40m
£20–30
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Midlothiancar 131.6 mi
2h 25m
£33–48

Aberdeen to Midlothian by train, foot, and bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Midlothian, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Shank Bridge via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 40m.

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