There are 4 ways to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
3h 36m£33–92Line 29 bus, bus via Terminus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminus to Frederick Streetbus 29
- Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
5h 28m£15–21Line 29 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Arniston Engine to Princes Streetbus N3 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
5h 2m£18–27Drive 131.4 mi
- Drive from Midlothian to Aberdeencar 131.4 mi
2h 27m£33–47
Midlothian to Aberdeen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen is to line 29 bus and bus via Terminus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Midlothian to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Arniston Engine and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Midlothian to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Midlothian and Aberdeen is 140 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen, including transfers.
Midlothian to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Arniston Engine station.
Midlothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Midlothian to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 29 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Aberdeen, 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 Arniston Engine to Union Square Bus Station via Princes Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Arniston Engine to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminus to Frederick Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Midlothian to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Princes Street station.
Midlothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Aberdeen is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Midlothian to Aberdeen.
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