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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 55m
    £120–203

  2. Bus via Aberdeen

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    6h 33m
    £16–21

  3. Bus

    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 Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    6h 10m
    £18–26

  4. Drive  117.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Aberdeenshirecar car 117.5 mi
    2h 24m
    £29–42

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Crossroads Hotelbus bus 202
    5h 8m
    £31–84

Edinburgh to Aberdeenshire by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Crossroads Hotel via Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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