There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 11m£40–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Edinburgh Murrayfield to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 29m£13–21Bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092
3h 23m£15–24Drive 117.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeencar 117.1 mi
2h 11m£30–43
Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Ingliston Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Edinburgh Zoo and Aberdeen is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ingliston Park & Ride station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus via Ingliston Park & Ride, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Haymarket to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- 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
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Edinburgh Murrayfield to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Edinburgh Zoo to Aberdeen.
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