What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Aberdeen City. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bonnyview Drive via Guild Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The distance between Edinburgh and Aberdeen City is 129 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £40 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus from?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train from?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train arrive?

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Aberdeen City is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Aberdeen City?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen City?

There are 669+ hotels available in Aberdeen City.

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 29m
£40–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 57m
£14–23
Drive 121.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeen Citycar 121.6 mi
2h 20m
£30–43
Train via Cupar
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
2. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 3m
£56–101

Edinburgh to Aberdeen City by train

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Distance: 127.9 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Aberdeen City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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