There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 56m£96–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee stationbus Ember
- Take the bus from Dundee station to Banchorybus Ember
6h 35m£22–30Bus, line 202 bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus 202 / ...
5h 20mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Aberdeenshire115.8 mi
2h 16mDrive 115.8 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshirecar 115.8 mi
2h 16m£28–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire is to bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Crossroads Hotel via Overgate, Union Square Bus Station and Mount Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Inverurie via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeenshire is 169 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 202 bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Aberdeenshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Crossroads Hotel via Malmaison, Overgate, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Terminal to Malmaison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01224591381
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach North Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Dundee station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee station to Banchory
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Aberdeenshire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, arrive at Malmaison station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeenshire.
There are 219+ hotels available in Aberdeenshire.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeenshire. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















