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 19m.

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 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

The distance between Aberdeen and Midlothian is 140 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 which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 do I catch the Aberdeen to Midlothian train from?

Aberdeen to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Midlothian is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Midlothian bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberdeen to Midlothian train arrive?

Aberdeen to Midlothian train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Midlothian?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
3h 22m
£45–106
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 19m
£17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 15m
£19–30
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Midlothiancar 131.6 mi
2h 25m
£33–47

Aberdeen to Midlothian by train

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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