There are 4 ways to get from West Lothian 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 17m£44–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 20m£17–26Bus via Dundee
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus Fly
- Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091 / ...
3h 48mDrive 118.3 mi
- Drive from West Lothian to Aberdeencar 118.3 mi
2h 12m£30–43
West Lothian to Aberdeen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Lothian to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from West Lothian to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from West Lothian to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Livingston Deer Park and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Terminal and Overgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from West Lothian to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Uphall and arriving at Aberdeen via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between West Lothian and Aberdeen is 139 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Lothian to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from West Lothian to Aberdeen, including transfers.
West Lothian to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Haymarket station.
West Lothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from West Lothian to Aberdeen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between West Lothian, 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, you can take a bus from Livingston Deer Park to Union Square Bus Station via Terminal, Malmaison, and Overgate in around 3h 48m.
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01382 201121
- [email protected]
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Bus from Terminal to Malmaison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Xplore Dundee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Haymarket to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
West Lothian to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Aberdeen Union Street station.
West Lothian to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Lothian to Aberdeen is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from West Lothian to Aberdeen.
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