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How to get fromAberdeenshire to Edinburghby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 6m
    £120–198

  2. Bus via Crossroads Hotel

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crossroads Hotel to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 202
    2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    6h 5m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Square to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 202
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    5h 29m
    £18–27

  4. Drive  118 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeenshire to Edinburghcar car 118 mi
    2h 23m
    £30–43

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Station Square to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 202
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 38m
    £30–87

Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Square to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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