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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Aberdeenshireby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    3h 56m
    £87–166

  2. Bus, line 202 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    6h 15m
    £20–30

  3. Drive 117.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Aberdeenshirecar car 117.8 mi
    2h 25m
    £29–41

  4. Train, line 202 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Mount Streetbus bus 202 / ...
    5h 7m
    £44–106

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Street to Dundee stationbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Dundee station to Banchorybus bus Ember
    6h 50m
    £22–31

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Aberdeenshire by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Crossroads Hotel via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Mount Street in around 6h 15m.

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